Skip to Content

Art Gallery

Macquarie University Sculpture Park

One of the largest sculpture parks in Australia

The Macquarie University Sculpture Park was established in 1992, and founded by Dr Errol Bruce Davis, OAM, B.E. (1926 - 2009).

Calcium Sonata
Foon Sham
Vessels Arising
2003
Timber blocks
Confidence
Paul Hopmeier
Confidence
1995
Painted welded steel
Vessels Arising
Richard Byrnes
Calcium Sonata
1998
Cast aluminium
Bombora
Dr Errol Davis,
OAM, B.E.
(1926 - 2009)
Bombora
1995
Bronze

Photography: Effy Alexakis and Irena Conomos

The Sculpture Park is an interactive experience. The natural surroundings provide an opportunity for visitors to visually engage and explore at their own leisure. The University's open parkland of 125 hectares features significant flora and fauna reserves, heritage sites, and an earth sciences garden. Peppered amongst these natural features are some 130 original sculptures by leading and emerging Australian and international sculptors.

The collection aims to show a variety of styles, materials and techniques showing works in sandstone, limestone, concrete, steel, stainless steel, painted steel, bronze, copper and ceramics.

The Sculpture Park is a 'space of possibilities', where the environment and people interconnect through a process of discovery, enjoyment and learning. It also allows for social interaction where collective interpretation and reflection can be shared.

The Sculpture Park's significance is globally recognised by the International Directory of Sculpture Parks, as evidenced on their website (www.bbk.ac.uk/sculptureparks).

Visitors are welcome and self guided tours can be taken at any time. Alternatively, please contact us to book into a guided tour.

More Information

  • List of sculptures: A catalogue list of sculptures can be downloaded here. [Printable PDF format, 1MB]
  • Bookings: Contact Art Gallery

[Back to top]

LATEST NEWS

Free Guided Walks


The Way of the Sage
Antone Bruinsma
helidon freestone
consisting of 4 pieces

Photography: Belinda Clark

Under the expert direction of professional guides, walkers can stroll the grounds and discover some of the University’s hidden secrets.

 

WHAT'S ON AT THE ART GALLERY

ARBOREAL

26 October - 15 December 2011


Trees, 1963, oil on board
Copyright estate of Fred Williams
Photography Effy Alexakis, Photowrite