In conjunction with the exhibition Nurture/Nature, Stone & Orchid: A Living Sculpture Demonstration with Tony Lennon, tailored to highlight his unique artistic practice of integrating sculpted sandstone with Australian rock orchids. The concept combines live demonstration and interactive audience engagement to offer a rich, immersive experience.
DATE & TIME: 09/07/2025 (WED), 15:30 – 16:30 (AEST)
VENUE: Korean Cultural Centre Australia (Ground Floor, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney)
PROGRAM:
Live Demonstration and Q&A (*Afternoon tea will be provided.)
– Showcases Tony Lennon’s sustainable sculptural practice combining hand-carved sandstone and Australian rock orchids
– Demonstrates an environmentally conscious process using: Sandstone off-cuts from a local quarry, Orchids propagated by the artist, Homegrown tree fern pulp, Charcoal made from dead wood on his property
Orchids are tied with biodegradable jute bag, which decomposes as roots anchor to the stone
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Tony Lennon (b. 1952) is an Australian artist known for his unique sculptural practice that breathes new life into stone. Through his work, Tony carves sandstone into sculptural forms that serve as hosts for cultivating Australian rock orchids. Since 2007, Tony has exhibited extensively across Australia, with highlights including Penjing and the Sydney Rock Orchid (2007) and Orchid Rock (2008) at Penrith Regional Art Gallery, Metamorphoo (2012) at Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens, Vanitas Stilleven (2013) at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, and Efflorescent (2014) at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery. His work has also appeared in the Outback Art Prize (2014) and solo shows at Saint Cloche, Sheffer Gallery, and the Japanese Gardens, Cowra.
APPLICATION:
– Free event, adults only (18+)
– This is an invitation-based program due to limited spots available. If you would like to be one of the participants to join the workshop, please click ‘HERE’ to apply by 4/July/2025 (FRI). If you are unable to attend after your application is successful, please inform us through art@koreanculture.org.au at least 48 hours before the event. Failure to notify us may affect your eligibility for future programs.
– By participating in this event, you agree to being filmed or photographed, which may be used for promotional purposes. Please register for the event only if you consent to this.