Sculpture in the Garden

In 2016, this biennial Acquisitive Sculpture Award commenced at Wollongong Botanic Garden. During your visit, check out the winners on permanent exhibition:

  • King Coal by Louis Pratt (2016 Winner): located in our Flowering Trees and Shrubs collection
  • Steel City by Michael Purdy (2018 Winner): located on the Tallowood Lawn, near the Kawasaki Bridge
  • Curious Dream of an Architect by Fatih Semiz (2021* Winner): located on the Angophora Lawn near the Japanese Tea House
  • Banksia by Deborah Redwood (2023 Winner):  located amongst the proteaceae plants, east of the Succulent Collection
  • Affinity by Jenny Reddin (2025 Winner): located on the Conifer Lawn below Gleniffer Brae Manor House

* The 2020 Sculpture in the Garden event was postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

For more information, see the Sculpture in the Garden page.