Peace Takes Shape
Description
Peace Takes Shape
An Exhibition of Sculpture, Music and Human Connection
Set among the beautiful rainforest of Mount Glorious, Peace Takes Shape is a special exhibition celebrating the life and work of Australian sculptor Graham Radcliffe (1934–2022).
Twelve carefully selected sculptures invite visitors to look a little deeper, discovering the beauty, meaning and human qualities expressed in each work.
Graham and his wife Margit created Phoenix Sculpture Garden over more than thirty years, guided by a shared intention to create a place of peace through art and nature.
This exhibition also celebrates the opening of a newly renovated section of Graham's former workshop, bringing his sculptures into a more intimate setting where visitors can take their time, explore the works and hear the stories behind their creation.
The exhibited sculptures are available for purchase, offering an opportunity to bring an original work by Graham Radcliffe into your home or collection.
Special evening events
Throughout the exhibition, three unique experiences explore sculpture through different senses can be booked here:
Sound Meditation with Elena: Thursday 10th December 6-8pm.
Discover the deeper qualities of selected sculptures through reflection and a beautiful sound meditation.An Evening of Food with Joel: Tuesday 8th December 5:30-8pm.
Enjoy cooking, delicious food and good company surrounded by art.
Classical Guitar with Michael Knopf: Friday 11th December 5-7pm. Experience classical compositions and live improvisations inspired by individual sculptures. Graham listened to classical music throughout his working life, and in a very personal sense, the sculptures remember his hands and the music that accompanied their creation.
Whether you come to enjoy the exhibition during the day or join one of our special evening gatherings, Peace Takes Shape offers an invitation to slow down, encounter beauty and experience art in a personal way.
Location: Phoenix Sculpture Garden, Mount Glorious
Dates: Saturday 5th - Sunday 13th December
Exhibition hours: 10 am to 3 pm daily during the exhibition,
exception Saturday 12th December 10am -12pm
Come for the art, stay for the atmosphere, and perhaps discover something that speaks to you.
Gallery
Lineup
Sculpture & Sound Meditation with Elena
Peace Takes Shape through Sound Meditation Thursday, 10th December 6-8pm Cost per person: $30 An evening of deeper connection through art and sound Graham Radcliffe created his sculptures with a deep awareness of the spiritual qualities they embody. Each piece carries its own energy, intention and message. During this special evening, Margit will guide us through a selection of sculptures, sharing the deeper meaning behind each work and exploring the qualities they radiate. Together, we will take time to observe the sculptures and connect with their presence. We then carry these impressions and intentions into a sound meditation with Elena, allowing the experience to deepen beyond words. An invitation to encounter sculpture not only through our eyes, but through our whole being.
An evening of sculpture, food and connection with chef Joel
Peace Takes Shape Around the Table Tuesday 8th December 5.30-8PM Cost per person: $100 Sharing a meal is one of the oldest expressions of hospitality, friendship and peace. Across cultures, food brings people together, inviting conversation, generosity and an appreciation of one another. Our evening begins with a guided exploration of selected sculptures by Graham Radcliffe. Margit will share the stories and intentions behind the works, reflecting on the different ways peace can find expression in our lives. We then gather around the table for a beautifully prepared, three-course dinner by chef Joel, served in the company of Graham's sculptures. An intimate evening celebrating art, good food and the simple pleasure of being together. Includes: Guided sculpture experience and a seated three-course dinner.
An evening of sculpture and classical guitar with Michael Knopf
Peace Takes Shape Through Music Friday, 11th December 5-7pm Cost per person: $45 Classical music was a constant companion to Graham Radcliffe as he worked. Every sculpture was created with music filling his studio, accompanying the movement of his hands as he shaped the stone. For this special evening, classical guitarist Michael Knopf will perform a selection of classical pieces alongside improvisations inspired by individual sculptures. As the music fills the exhibition space, we are invited to experience the sculptures in a different way. Watch the sculptures remember Graham's hands, the music that surrounded its creation, and the love and intention with which it was shaped. An intimate evening of music and sculpture, where the creative spirit of the artist may be felt once again.
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