Silvio Apponyi, Burnside Village

Image: Silvio Apponyi, Water and Stone. Photograph Sam Roberts.

Created from South Australian Black Hill granite, Silvio Apponyi’s Water and Stone establishes a visual and material connection to his previous Burnside Village commissions. From the granite foundation, a polished wavelike form emerges alongside bronze geckos, waiting to be discovered by visitors. Drawing inspiration from the intricate fluidity of nudibranchs, their form is reflected in the sculpture’s sense of movement and rhythm.

Artist Biography:

Silvio Apponyi OAM has over 50 years’ experience as a sculptor. Through a variety of mediums, including wood, stone and bronze, his works range from delicate miniature carvings to large public sculptures.

After gaining a Diploma of Fine Art at the South Australian School of Art, Apponyi received a scholarship to the Munich Academy of Fine Arts in 1972. Apponyi has regularly exhibited overseas and is the recipient of several awards, including the SA Museum’s Waterhouse Natural History Prize.

In 2020, Apponyi was awarded an OAM for services to the visual arts. His work is held in public and private collections throughout Australia and overseas.

Images: Silvio Apponyi, Water and Stone. Photograph Sam Roberts, LS Creative Co and courtesy the artist.

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Art on Display, Burnside Village

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