Small Sculpture Exhibition
Artist Brief
Roma on Bungil Gallery Small Sculptures Exhibition 2025
A small sculpture should be a self-contained work. It is not and should not be a sketch; and while it can be even monumental in concept, it must not burst at the seams, must not leave one feeling that it should really have been much larger. Nor is it understatement. Rather, it tends to be explicit, requiring precision in the artist’s use of his material, in composition, image and emotion. Small sculpture is designed for close examination. The relationship with the viewer is confidential; there is a feeling that the sculptor, through his artistry is addressing the viewer personally, his eyes, his soul, his intellect. The quality of a small sculpture is revealed in close communication. However, size does not limit subject matter. Small forms can carry large content and, on occasion, a social and political message. Author unknown.
Dimensions
- Sculptures are to be of a manageable size and weight to avoid posing a risk to volunteers during installation.
- Sculptures are to fit on a plinth/ small table or on the floor.
- Sculptures cannot be attached to a wall.
- If floor based the sculpture must be well balanced and safe to manoeuvre by gallery volunteers / curator.
Safety
- Weight: able to be lifted safely by two people … for ease and safety of volunteers in installation and take down.
- Must be child safe – consider the ability of the work to withstand the hands of playful children …The sculpture must not have sharp edges or be likely to topple over.
- Please note that the Gallery is not permanently supervised.
Medium
- An enormous variety of media may be used, including clay, wax, stone, metal, fabric, glass, wood, plaster, rubber, and random “found” objects.
- Materials may be carved, moulded, cast, wrought, welded, sewn, assembled, or otherwise shaped and combined.
Entry
- Entry is free.
- Please complete the entry form which can be forwarded to you on request.
Prize
- $1,000 will be awarded as a People’s Choice Prize on the opening night (Friday 13th June 2025) to the most popular sculpture chosen by the attendees.
- This sculpture will not be acquired by the Gallery but will be on the open market.
Any enquiries please contact Sandy Macdonald on 0427227557
or email secretary@romaonbungil.com.au
