Description
Inspired by fond memories nurtured in the stunning natural landscape of Currumbin’s beach and creek, With The Tide celebrates the wonder of joy and discovery inherent in Australia’s rich coastline. The sculpted form of 88 hexagonal cells shapes to the natural topography of the land, tracing the path of Currumbin Creek as it emerges to meet the ocean engulfing Currumbin Point. Coral-like shell forms emerge from the softly glowing surface, evoking the joys of sunny beachcombing expeditions uncovering the ocean’s tidal treasures, warm golden sand underfoot.
Materials 3D printed biobased PLA thermoplastic
Measurements (mm) H 1040 x W 1225 x L 120
Editions 1 of 6
Estimated cost to post within Australia $150 without insurance, $290 with insurance
Contact exhibition@swellsculpture.com.au
About Suzy Syme and Andrew Costa
A fortuitous 2012 encounter between fine arts student Suzy Syme and architecture student Andrew Costa led to an inseparable union, fuelled by a love of nature, design, and discovery. Enticed by a profession that encapsulates the merging of artistic creativity with the logic of complex problem-solving, Suzy soon joined the architectural path, and in 2022 the now husband and wife duo united life and practice by founding emerging firm Costa Syme Architects.
Out of the unification of art and architecture a new-found passion emerged; harnessing the extraordinary potential of algorithmic modelling to conceive and ‘grow’ 3D printed sculptures inspired by natural wonders such as Australia’s stunning coral reefs. Captivated by the joys that nature-evoking art and design can bring, Suzy and Andrew seek to share their sculptures with the aim of enriching the lives of others in kind, while provoking conversations on the importance of preserving the natural world.
Instagram @thetidepooldesigns
Website thetidepool.com.au
For enquiries please email exhibition@swellsculpture.com.au
