Mela Cooke - High Tide

Description

Sculpture: High Tide

Artist: Mela Cooke

Artist Bio:

Born in Victoria, Mela was educated at University of Melbourne and University of Queensland. Mela has worked as a physiotherapist in own private practice for 25 years in Brisbane.

"I have been influenced by two sculptors in particular, Constantin Brancusi and Henry Moore, and their work has inspired me to employ strong lines and subtle gestures to make my sculptures come alive.

Working across various mediums, including marble and timber lead to my appreciation for the beauty & timelessness of bronze, which has resulted in my work now solely being in this medium.

I find that my inspiration and love for people and animals is best expressed in bronze sculptures.

I enjoy the process of working in clay, with its sensual form of expression, which allows for different qualities of surface and line, negative space, motion and emotion.

The sculpture finally cast in bronze has a unique strength and beauty, and allows the figures to disclose a certain tension and suggestion of movement while maintaining subtle expression."

Description of Artwork: 

High Tide embodies the quiet strength found in both women and the sea.  A tranquil swimmer reflects on the courage needed to face life’s vast tides.

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Location: Pines Forest Aquatic Centre

Photography by Steve Brown