Grahame Wilson (left) and Out of the Square media boss Marty Adnum, whose outfit has come on board as a major supporter of the exhibition. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter Lorimer
An early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerSculptures at Scratchley founder Grahame Wilson is gearing up for another round of the artistic showcase that gripped the city last year. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter LorimerAn early look at some of the more than 150 art works that are going on display from May 11. Picture by Peter Lorimer
The exhibition that last year saw a giant timber whale installed at Fort Scratchley has returned for another round with almost triple the number of sculptures taking over the historic Newcastle military site set against the renowned panoramic vista of Nobbys Beach and the city.
Sculptures at Scratchley founder Grahame Wilson, with his artistic partner and wife Bec, have been curating the new exhibition featuring more than 150 sculptures installed around the Fort and its surrounds, before the show opens for two weeks from May 11.
Last year's winning artists, Michael Greve, who created the now-famous whale, has returned with another epic entry depicting the Greek hero Odysseus lashed to a mast, among a catalogue of works by more than 70 artists from across Australia.
Mr Wilson described the "high anxiety" as he and Mrs Wilson scramble to make final arrangements in the lead up to the opening on Saturday, but he said he has been overwhelmed by the support from both the artists and the Fort's volunteers who have hosted the event.
"There's nothing to match (Fort Scratchley) in Australia," Mr Wilson said, "I've done a few sculpture exhibitions and there's nothing like this.
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