An all new sculpture will be unveiled at the Dungog Common on Wednesday.
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Far South Coast sculptor Jen Mallinson was one of the two winner of this year's Sculpture on the Farm acquisitive prize with her 130 kilogram, steel plate sculpture called Sowelu Two.
Jimmy Rix's bronze sculpture of a kelpie was the other 2021 winner. The Victorian artist's garden sculpture, one of nine made and worth $7500, was acquired by Sculpture on the Farm Inc and donated to the Dungog Shire.
Ms Mallinson was due to attend the unveiling of her sculpture, worth $10,000, in its new permanent home in the 600 acre Dungog Common on Wednesday afternoon.
The artist said Sowelu Two represents "finding wholeness and completeness within whom we are and how we interact and connect with others".
Sculpture on the Farm moved online this year due to COVID-19 but that did not diminish its popularity.
The online exhibition featured 148 sculptures from 73 of leading and emerging Australian sculptors.
The online exhibition has been extended, giving "lovers of fine art the opportunity to buy their favourite work while also providing the artists with an extended opportunity to sell their works during this COVID-impacted year", Phillip Napier from Sculpture on the Farm Inc.
Following each exhibition, first held in 2018, Sculpture on the Farm Inc donates artworks for public display to Dungog for the "enjoyment of the community and visitors to our region".
Nothin' but Sky by Braddon Snape, winner of the first Sculpture on the Farm prize, is displayed on Dungog's 'Hollywood Hill'.
2019 acquisitive prize winner Theatre of the Shadow by Newcastle artist Peter Tilley has been donated to Dungog Shire Council but is yet to be displayed.
An additional work by Bob Teasdale, Entwined, has been donated to the Dungog Common. It is located near the entry to the Common.
Gavin Vitullo's A Thought is a Ripple is also available to see in the Common.
Ellie-Marie Watts
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
