Returns October 2027
Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk
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WHERE YOU DISCOVER ART IN NATURE
Brunswick Heads, Northern NSW Free and open to everyone, the Sculpture Walk is an invitation to slow down, enjoy the outdoors and see the landscape through new eyes. |
Every three years, the Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk brings art and nature together in Brunswick Heads NSW. Artists from around Australia create works inspired by the unique beauty of this place, transforming familiar places into something unexpected.
Instead of being displayed inside a gallery, the artworks are placed throughout the foreshore, riverbank and dunes. Visitors discover them by following the walking trail, encountering everything from large sculptures and small installations to performance and temporary works along the way. Some artworks remain for the duration of the exhibition, while others are fleeting or move on to new homes afterwards. That fleeting quality is part of its magic. No two Sculpture Walks are ever the same. |
A few words from Sam Moss, Artistic Director
In October 2027, it will be our fifth Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk. Twelve years ago we had our first and since then, it has become a much anticipated event.
Looking after this beautiful place has always been at the heart of the Sculpture Walk. Through art, conversations, workshops and community activities, I hope the event encourages people to see the landscape a little differently and leave with an even deeper appreciation for the natural environment. We are honoured to present the Sculpture Walk on Country where the Arakwal people of Byron Bay hold Native Title, and we remain committed to celebrating and supporting First Nations artists and culture.
I'd like to give my heartfelt thanks to the artists who share their creativity, our dedicated committee, Byron Shire Council, the Brunswick Heads Progress Association, our environmental partners, generous sponsors and donors, and the many volunteers who give their time so generously. The Sculpture Walk simply wouldn't happen without you.
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Holding Strong
One of the standout works from the 2024 Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk will remain in Brunswick Heads, with Byron Shire Council acquiring Holding Strong by Arakwal artist Nickolla Clark and sculptor Rebekah Seriah Webster for its permanent public art collection.
Located in South Beach Park, the three-piece sculpture Holding Strong honours the Bundjalung People (Arakwal) of Byron Bay and the landmark 2019 Native Title determination. Carved from 100-year-old Gympie Messmate salvaged from the Lismore Botanic Gardens, the towering forms are inspired by the leaves of the Bambaa (Banksia) and aligned with significant Bundjalung cultural sites.
Byron Shire Mayor Sarah Ndiaye said the acquisition ensures the work's ongoing cultural legacy. “Holding Strong is a very special piece of public art which celebrates the strength of Arakwal Country and the Elders who fought for recognition.”
Alto finds a permanent home in Brunswick Heads
Following its debut in the last Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk, Alto by artists Rebekah Seriah Webster and Jen Harkness has been acquired by Byron Shire Council and will remain on permanent display in Brunswick Heads.
Created from salvaged Texas sandstone, Alto is a quiet invitation to pause, sit, lean or simply spend time in the landscape. Rather than dominating its surroundings, the work settles gently into this special place, encouraging moments of rest and reflection. The artists explore the relationship between the weight and permanence of stone and the precision of hand-worked steel, creating a sculptural form that feels both monumental and understated.
For Webster, whose practice centres on transforming salvaged materials through carving, scoring, burning and reconstruction, the making process is integral to the work itself. By giving overlooked materials new purpose, Alto creates a lasting connection between art, place and the natural environment of Brunswick Heads.
Following its debut in the last Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk, Alto by artists Rebekah Seriah Webster and Jen Harkness has been acquired by Byron Shire Council and will remain on permanent display in Brunswick Heads.
Created from salvaged Texas sandstone, Alto is a quiet invitation to pause, sit, lean or simply spend time in the landscape. Rather than dominating its surroundings, the work settles gently into this special place, encouraging moments of rest and reflection. The artists explore the relationship between the weight and permanence of stone and the precision of hand-worked steel, creating a sculptural form that feels both monumental and understated.
For Webster, whose practice centres on transforming salvaged materials through carving, scoring, burning and reconstruction, the making process is integral to the work itself. By giving overlooked materials new purpose, Alto creates a lasting connection between art, place and the natural environment of Brunswick Heads.
