Reaching in Return - 200(h) x 600(w)cm
Contemporary landmark sculpture,
Corten steel
200h x 600L x 350W cm
(2 sculptural pieces)
ARTpark Australia Sculpture
large outdoor steel sculpture
Price, availability and freight on request. 0451 331 333 · sculpture@artpark.com.au
About the work
Artist // Sculptor
Astra Parker
Astra Parker is an Adelaide based sculptor known for using steel to create remarkably organic forms derived from a fascination with species regeneration, life cycles and the interdependence of natural forms. An arduous process, the creation of her sculptures involves many steps before a finished result can emerge, embodying patterns of growth and cycles of renewal and restoration existing within life forms.
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Parker obtained her Graduate Diploma of Visual Art and Design from the University of South Australia in 2012 and has since exhibited regularly in both solo and group shows across Australia, including at the Palmer Sculpture Biennial (2012) and the Heysen Sculpture Biennial (2012). In 2011, she was a highly commended Waterhouse Prize Finalist.
large outdoor steel sculpture
About Astra Parker
Astra Parker is a talented sculptor based in Adelaide, Australia, who has gained recognition for her innovative use of steel to craft sculptures that exhibit remarkably organic forms. Her work is deeply inspired by her fascination with the themes of species regeneration, life cycles, and the intricate interdependence of various natural forms. The process of creating her sculptures is not only labor-intensive but also involves a series of meticulous steps that must be followed before a finished piece can emerge. Each sculpture embodies the patterns of growth and the cycles of renewal and restoration that are inherent within all life forms, reflecting the beauty and complexity of nature.
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Parker pursued her passion for art and design by obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Visual Art and Design from the University of South Australia in 2012. Since then, she has actively participated in the art community, exhibiting her work regularly in both solo and group shows throughout Australia. Notable exhibitions include her participation in the prestigious Palmer Sculpture Biennial in 2012 and the Heysen Sculpture Biennial, also in 2012. Her talent and dedication to her craft were recognized in 2011 when she was named a highly commended finalist for the Waterhouse Prize, an accolade that highlights her significant contributions to the field of sculpture and her unique artistic vision. Parker continues to push the boundaries of her medium, creating thought-provoking works that resonate with audiences.
Additional Astra Parker work is available through our sister gallery, SOHO Galleries — view the full collection at https://www.sohogalleries.net/australian-sculptors/parker-astra/
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