"Ema Kok" at Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden . . .

            This image is included in a gallery "Estatuas, esculturas" curated by Fernando López (ferlomu).

This mesmerizing life-sized blonde, asian-looking terracotta sculpture, entitled "Ema Kok", stands out surreally in an outdoor setting. She wears a red evening gown ( ? 長衫 ) and appears to be an opera singer. 

Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden is in Marysville. Nestled in the foothills of Melbourne’s closest alpine resort are the villages of Marysville, Buxton, Taggerty and Narbethong. Located only 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, Marysville and surrounds is an ideal destination for lovers of nature and the outdoors.

The garden began with just fifteen life sizes terracotta sculptures, today there are over one hundred and fifteen pieces on display and Bruno is still making regular additions. The unique experience of the garden and its wondrous inhabitants attracts thousands of visitors a year. Bruno will always be ready to welcome you and takes great pleasure in being able to share his creations with all visitors that come.

The original and unique artworks of sculptor and painter Bruno Torfs continues to bring joy and inspiration to visitors from all over the world. Amongst the luscious rainforest setting lives a collection of unforgettable characters lovingly hand crafted by Bruno from clay and fired onsite in his kiln. Bruno has created a world rich with fantasy and insightful beauty derived from his imagination and inspired by his intrepid journeys to some the world most intriguing and remote regions.
 
Unfortunately on the 7th of February 2009 a bushfire raged through the township, decimating everything in its path without mercy and claimed the lives of our friends and neighbours indiscriminately. Bruno was extremely lucky to survive and the rest of the family are safe and well. Bruno's home and art gallery were unfortunately completely destroyed in the blaze.

Bruno's words: "The bushfires deeply touched us all in many ways. It allowed me to see that people had a heart for each other, that when things really got dark, the best in us comes out. We have lost a lot, but life also provides us opportunities to gain a new vision, lots of new friends and a blank canvas to play. In the meantime, nature is already regenerating itself. The green is slowly returning and the rivers are flowing, finding new ways".

BRUNO’S GALLERY & SCULPTURE GARDEN HAS BEEN SELECTED BY "EXPERIENCE OZ" AS BEING PART OF THE VICTORIAN BUCKET LIST - 100 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE.

Taken in: Australia / Victoria / Marysville (show map)

Taken on: December 23, 2024

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