Papare / Protection, Cottesloe

Forde was invited to exhibit Papare/ Protection at Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe which celebrated its 20th exhibition from March 1-20 2024.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary, over 70 artists from 15 countries were invited to exhibit by Sculpture by the Sea’s National Artistic Advisory Committee. Respected sculptors from WA and across Australia were joined by renowned international artists, with 13 Japanese artists alongside artists from England, New Zealand, USA and Switzerland – representing excellence in sculpture from around the globe. 

The Sculpture by the Sea team said of Papare, “Sixty contemporary Māori Pou serve as guardians and protectors, embodying the artist’s vision to bring awareness to caring for the world and how we all have a role to play – to unify and protect land and seas for future generations.

For Forde, his profound connection to the land, reverence for nature’s majesty, and fascination with indigenous cultures serve as the primary inspirations for his work.

This marks Forde’s debut exhibition at Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe.”