k. Palmer Sculpture Biennial 2006
The second exhibition featured 23 artists and also included works on paper and paintings in the hut. The invited artist was Victorian sculptor, Geoff Bartlett. A music event was also held at the close of the opening day featuring John Schumann (Redgum) and has become part of the openings. The Biennial attracted over 650 people and received the Festival Fringe Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Visual Arts. Bush for Life was represented to provide background on the environmental issues for the property and region. The Palmer Community Association also organised art exhibitions in the town.
Works from the 2006 Palmer Sculpture Biennial
Craig Andre, Tree
Elene Kononikas
Deb Sleeman, Mortal Wound
Deb Sleeman. Northwest Wind
Andrew Stock, Folly
Ted Jonsson
Sue and Trevor Rodwell, Columns
Sonia Donnellan, Blink – a fleeting moment
Sasha Grbich, Thirsty Work
Rick Clise, Metal Moire -Movement1
Nicholas Uhmann, Partners
Gritta Walker, Along the Five Wire
Greg Johns, Settling for Exploration (etc)
Gerry McMahon, Megadrille
George Andric, Icarus
Geoff Bartlett, Prickly Pear
Gavin Malone, Chthonic Spirits
Erika Mychalenko, Entity-Identity
Annabelle Collett, Lace Cover
Evette Sunset, My Other Half