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Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea

A 2km painted line along the Bondi-to-Bronte walk. White Line Therapy. First-time artist, biggest piece in show history.

Site-specific art is project management with feelings. Cones, council, weather, all of it.

Year2024SectorPublic ArtRoleInstallation
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Challenge

First-time-invited artist. A 2km pedestrian-flow intervention along Bondi to Bronte, navigating council, environmental, and public-safety constraints, while a complementary rock sculpture was added mid-project.

Artboards · selected work

Sculpture by the Sea01 / 08
White Line Therapy · install along Bondi-to-Bronte
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White Line Therapy · install along Bondi-to-Bronte
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Solutions

  • Designed White Line Therapy as a wavy reflective line in eco-friendly chalk paint
  • Coordinated painters, documentarians, and traffic controllers on site
  • Sourced and fabricated a complementary rock sculpture mid-project

Results · in numbers

2km
Painted line along the Bondi-to-Bronte coastal walk
$9.8k
Rock sculpture sale price
1st
First-time artist, biggest piece in show history
3 nights
Application timeline with a 4-person crew on site

Brand system

Palette
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Twilight Lilac
/02
Atlantic Slate
/03
Bondi Tar
/04
Asphalt
/05
White Line
/06
Cliff Steel
Nate's ability to translate ambitious concepts into public artworks of this scale was exceptional. White Line Therapy blended humour, creativity, and social commentary, setting a new benchmark for installations along the Bondi path. The result showcased both artistic vision and practical leadership.
S. Clark, Production Executive · Sculpture by the Sea