More than 70 artists are taking part in this year’s Sculptures by the Sea event at Cottesloe Beach.
Supported by Tourism WA with Lotterywest this year’s exhibition includes 24 international artists from countries ranging from the United States to Ukraine, alongside 19 national and 28 West Australian creators.
In a statement, Tourism WA said each year as part of Sculpture by the Sea it invites an artist from one of its 11 key international markets to show an exclusive artwork at the event.
“This year’s artist is Japan’s Takeshi Tanabe whose light artwork, Between Sky and Earth (Exchanging Messages), will light up the exhibition,” the Tourism said.
“Perfectly placed at the end of the groyne at Cottesloe Beach, the artwork will beam upward just as day turns to night — and the sky unveils one of its iconic sunsets.”
Tourism WA said Japan was a priority tourism market for the State, with nearly 40,000 Japanese visitors injecting around $71 million into the economy in 2019.
“All Nippon Airways will resume flights three times a week between Tokyo and Perth later this year,” it said.
Minister for Tourism, Roger Cook said Sculptures by the Sea was once again captivating young and old alike on the Cottesloe foreshore.
“This is another major event with an international reputation which the Government is proud to support,” Mr Cook said.
“We are proud to host Japanese artist, Takeshi Tanabe whose light artwork (pictured) is going to add a new dimension to the Cottesloe groyne after the sun sets.”
Sculptures by the Sea are to run until 20 March.
