Interactive sculpture sessions with locally-renowned sculptor Rick Pettit (entry #2)

Sculptor, Rick Pettit has been crafting one of the two, four-metre Turpentine wharf beams on site for the last two weeks.

http://salamanderrecycle.blogspot.com/2009/07/interactive-sculpture-sessions-with.html

The basic shapes of a number of various characters on the first totem pole have already been hewn from the wood.

One of the most-defined figures derived from the totem so far, is that of the Phoenix.

The legend of the Phoenix has been around for many centuries. There are various concepts, but the basic idea is that the Phoenix, being a mythological creature, would live for 1000 years. As the 1000 years came to an end, the Phoenix, according to legend, would build its own funeral pyre, and throw itself onto the flames.

As it died, the Phoenix would be reborn anew, and rise from the ashes to live for another 1000 years.

The correlation between rebirth and recycling are obvious; however the symbolism associated with the Phoenix is powerful and still relevant, even in today’s often cynical world.

Rick is skilfully combining the use of various tools like the contemporary chainsaw and angle grinder, with that of the ancient adze and axe to extract personas, such as the Phoenix, from the timber.

Mr Pettit's artwork is an inspiration to us all, and perhaps his efforts will inspire you to enter our art competition: PROJECT PHOENIX 2009.

The flyer artwork is pictured below, with full competition entry details being found on this blogsite at:

http://salamanderrecycle.blogspot.com/2009/07/competition-time.html

Interactive sculpture sessions with locally-renowned sculptor Rick Pettit (entry #1)

The R&R is proud to announce that we have attained the services of locally renowned sculptor Rick Pettit.

Rick will sculpt two, 4 metre-high Totem poles out of a single, hundred-year-old Turpentine wharf beam.

The Totems will commemorate the opening of the new retail shed, scheduled for December 2009 and when completed will be located at the main pedestrian entrance of the new retail shed.

Mr Pettit is generously donating his time to create the two unique carvings, which will represent the ethos of recycling through the time-honoured use of rebirth symbology.

Rick will create his masterpieces on site at the R&R and as a result, community members are encouraged to visit us at the Centre over the next few months to witness the emergence of what we anticipate will be extraordinary works of art.

NB: Due to the external location of the designated sculpting area, the sessions will be held during suitable weather conditions.

Competition time: PROJECT PHOENIX 2009

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To commemorate the launch of the new shed, which is scheduled for an early December 2009 opening, the R&R is putting up AU$200 in prize money for the general public to enter our Sculpture and 3D signage competition "PROJECT PHOENIX".

There are two main categories to the competition:

• SCULPTURE: Interesting designs in sculpture to embellish the gardens of the centre.
  
• SIGNAGE: 3D internal and external signage which will be hung from the walls and ceilings to identify various areas throughout the facility.

Participants entering the 3D signage competition may choose to create a three-dimensional sign from the following sub-categories:

• Furniture
• Computers
• Toys
• Books
• Garden Equipment
• Collectables
• Plants
• Electrical and lighting
• Pictures and frames
• Suitcases and handbags
• Audio Visual
• Toys and games
• Sporting
• Clothing
• Bric-a-Brac
• Kitchenware
• Telecoms
• Fishing
• Vacuum cleaners
• Tools
• Bits-n-Bobs
• Seasonal
• Building materials

The new shed would be a shell without the human-touch, so we encourage all artists; amatuer or professional, young or old, near or far, "good" or "bad" to get their entries in for consideration.

The competition winner will be determined by a panel of judges and no correspondence will be entered into.

1st Prize AU$200

Participants must submit all artworks by 30th October 2009

Street address: 360 Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay, 2317
Mail address: PO Box 425, Salamander Bay, 2317
Email address: salamander.recycle@gmail.com

Unsuccessful entrants will have the option of donating their piece to the R&R for the purpose of displaying their art to the general public.

NB: These entrants will maintain full ownership of the donated artefacts and the pieces can be removed as and when required by the rightful owner.