Sean Henry’s Seated Man is frozen in place after a solid snowfall. Photo: Chantelle Bruton.
The recent cold snap across NSW has brought some spectacular scenes to the Snowy Valleys where the Sculpture Trail has taken on a whole new shape.
Tumbarumba photographer Chantelle Bruton was up early to capture the blanket of snow that transformed the Bago State Forest into a winter wonderland on Tuesday (16 July).
“So excited!!! SNOW!!!!” she declared on the now viral Facebook post.
“I ran around like an excited little kid this morning, and yes I did very literally hop and skip through it!! I couldn’t contain my excitement nor could I wipe the smile off my face!”
The Bago Sculpture Forest is located between Batlow and Laurel Hill and includes a variety of public art sculptures from local, national and international artists.
It’s the newest addition to the 150 km Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail that covers Adelong, Tumut, Batlow, Talbingo and Tumbarumba.
Social media comments have compared the frozen Seated Man to Jack Nicholson’s character in The Shining. Photo: Chantelle Bruton.
Perhaps the most striking image captured by Chantelle is that of British artist Sean Henry’s Seated Man at the Pilot Hill Arboretum.
The painted bronze sculpture of a bearded man has often been mistaken for a living person, however, 30 cm of freshly fallen snow evokes memories of Jack Nicholson’s frosty demise in the iconic film The Shining.
Chantelle’s photo appears to capture a snow angel wrapping him in an embrace from behind!
Steinunn Thorarinsdottir’s Contemplation appears to be thinking about the artist’s home in Iceland. Photo: Chantelle Bruton.
Icelandic artist Steinunn Thorarinsdottir’s nearby work Contemplation captures another frozen moment and appears to transport the thoughtful figure back to the artist’s homeland.
Czech sculptor Vaclav Fiala’s spherical work Universum looks almost edible, like a giant pretzel under its icing of snow.
Vaclav Fiala’s Universum has been iced. Photo: Chantelle Bruton.
A straining workhorse breaking its chains has morphed into a buffalo-shaped creature by the snow that has piled up on its yoke.
Borderlands by Australian artists Andy Townsend and Suzie Bleach captures the idea of breaking free and heading into a new frontier and our heroic horse certainly appears to be in the middle of a long and frosty journey.
Andy Townsend and Suzie Bleach’s Borderlands has picked up a frosty passenger. Photo: Chantelle Bruton.
Seeing sculptures in the snow looks like an experience not to be missed, so if you’re keen to see the frosty forest for yourself, keep an eye on the forecast, rug up and take care on the roads.
You can find out more about the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail through Sculpture By the Sea or the Forestry Corporation.
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