There s a trail to follow and each sculpture is signposted with information on the works. Take your time while viewing the sculptures. The sculpture installation attracts more than 35 000 visitors each year.
The broken hill sculpture symposium has gained national recognition and is now considered a site of international artistic standing. The flora and fauna sanctuary comprises an area of 180 hectares bordered by an electric predator proof fence. Located on a majestic hilltop within the centre of the reserve the sculptures were completed in 1993 by artists from around the world.
The sculptures comprise 12 sandstone artworks which highlight the skyline all with a story to tell. The topography scenery and views within the reserve are breathtaking and are captured throughout the numerous walking trails. The living desert is a unique 2400ha reserve which commenced in 1992.
The living desert reserve is nestled amongst the barrier ranges and is located 9km from the city of broken hill. The living desert and sculptures. Take to the 180 hectare 445 acre reserve s walking trails to inspect local plants and animals and admire the numerous artist created sandstone sculptures.
The broken hill sculptures living desert sanctuary provides impressive views back on broken hill and a safe place for exploring the edge of the outback. 53 tonnes of sandstone were transported from the wilcannia area to the living desert reserve. Lawrence beck a gosford based sculptor proposed holding a symposium to add sculpture to broken hill s art culture.
Broken hill has long been known as a centre of excellence for the art of painting. Truly magnificent scenery that you must witness live. Every day at sunset the light creates a unique canvas of colours and shadows.
What makes the broken hill sculptures spectacular is the sunlight reflection that adds changing colours and nuances to their natural sandstone.
Sculptures broken hill. On top of the highest hill inside the reserve are the 12 sandstone sculptures created in 1993 by a group of artists from all over the world which are now one of the top attractions in outback nsw and a visual representation of broken hill s marriage of art nature. Broken hill has long been known as a centre of excellence for the art of painting. Lawrence beck a gosford based sculptor proposed holding a symposium to add sculpture to broken hill s art culture. 53 tonnes of sandstone were transported from the wilcannia area to the living desert state park.
The broken hill sculptures living desert sanctuary broken hill. See 941 reviews articles and 648 photos of the broken hill sculptures living desert sanctuary ranked no 7 on tripadvisor among 31 attractions in broken hill. Why visit the living desert and sculptures.
Why visit the living desert and sculptures. See 941 reviews articles and 648 photos of the broken hill sculptures living desert sanctuary ranked no 7 on tripadvisor among 31 attractions in broken hill. The broken hill sculptures living desert sanctuary broken hill.
53 tonnes of sandstone were transported from the wilcannia area to the living desert state park. Lawrence beck a gosford based sculptor proposed holding a symposium to add sculpture to broken hill s art culture. Broken hill has long been known as a centre of excellence for the art of painting.
On top of the highest hill inside the reserve are the 12 sandstone sculptures created in 1993 by a group of artists from all over the world which are now one of the top attractions in outback nsw and a visual representation of broken hill s marriage of art nature.
