Previous projects

A record of projects over time

Selected sculptures from earlier commissions, exhibitions and private collections.

Resurrection, a stone sculpture by Antone Bruinsma

Meeting by the River — Public art commission - Helidon freestone · 2021

Riverside Park - Wauchope NSW

The three piece installation was inspired by indigenous bark canoes and acknowledged past, present and future use of the river.

Project context: Commission and landscape installation
Scale: the pieces varied between 2.1 and 2.7 metres high
Installation: Designed with site conditions, access and installation planning in mind.
Collaboration: This work was developed in consultation with the local Council, engineers and contractors assisting with installation.

Swell, a basalt sculpture by Antone Bruinsma

Journey - Past, Present and Future — Evelyn Street and Nepean Highway, Frankston, Victoria - Helidon freestone · 2023

Frankston Victoria

Inspired by canoe forms, these sculptures symbolise humanity’s desire for travel, trade, sport and play. Movement is vital for our mental wellbeing and personal growth, which benefits the communities we live in. The canoe forms represent the importance of Frankston’s location and cultural connection to its waterways as a gateway for recreation, travel and commerce, in the past and present, and continuing into the future.

Project context: Commission by Frankston City Council
Scale: 2.3 metres high
Installation: Placement considerations tailored to the location and community setting.
Collaboration: Commissioned work was developed in conversation with Council officers, engineers, transport companies and traffic control.

Respect, a stone sculpture by Antone Bruinsma

The Gift - a Rose — Landscape installation - Arctic Red Granite boulder · 2023

Schwedt, Germany

This work was created in public in Germany from a 'findling' stone. These boulders became scattered throughout Europe in the last ice age. The form is a red rose emerging from the rough stone. This sculpture was embraced enthusiastically by the public and is now positioned in a public park in Schwedt.

Project context: Landscape and public-realm installation
Scale: 140cm high and 6-8 tonne
Installation: Installed in a public park, granite requires little ongoing care and remains polished and highly durable in an outdoor setting.
Collaboration: Developed in collaboration with the community and public officials.

Lily of the Lockyer Valley — Chillagoe Marble, Granite and Helidon freestone · 2015

Laidley shopping precinct

This sculpture was commissioned after the 2011 floods in the district to commemorate the strength and resilience of the community and also represents the beauty of the natural environment in the area.

Project context: Commission by Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
Scale: 110cm x 200cm x 100cm
Installation: Designed with site conditions, access and installation planning in mind.
Collaboration: Developed in consultation with Lockyer Valley Regional Council with regular visits to the studios to check on progress

The Croc — Commission - black granite and paint · 2013

Jezzine Barracks/Kissing Point - Townsville

This sculpture was a collaboration with a local indigenous artist, Thomas Illin, commissioned by the Jumbana Group. It translated Thomas's drawing of a totem animal into 3D form.

Project context: Commission by Jumbana Group, Townsville
Scale: 180cm x 120cm x 25cm
Installation: Designed with site conditions, access and installation planning in mind.
Collaboration: Developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders including the commissioning organisation and my fellow artist.

Rhythm of Love — Commission - Helidon freestone · 2010

Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane

This work was commissioned by Brisbane City Council and is placed in the rose garden at the botanic gardens. The beautiful grain and colour of the stone dictated the shapes and form of the sculpture.

Project context: Commission
Scale: Dimensions available on request
Installation: Designed with site conditions, access and installation planning in mind.
Collaboration: Developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Beach Blossom — Commission — Granite, sandstone and paint · 2018

Lake Macquarie, NSW

Commissioned by Lake Macquarie City Council for their sculpture walk, this sculpture is visible from the road and the shore, delivering impact from a distance.

Project context: Public art commission
Scale: 203cm x 156cm x 100cm
Installation: Designed with site conditions, access and installation planning in mind.
Collaboration: Developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Time to Soar — Commission - Quartzite · 2011

Wyaralong Dam, Scenic Rim, Queensland

This was commissioned for the Wyaralong Dam, with the eagle recognising both the indigenous custodians of the land and the RAAF who used the land in the 1940s.

Project context: Public Art Commission
Scale: Dimensions available on request
Installation: Designed with site conditions, access and installation planning in mind, including choosing a stone that was durable and would retain polish in outside conditions.
Collaboration: Developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

The Journey and the Commuters — Commission - Stainless Steel · 2008

Indooroopilly Railway Station, Brisbane

These works were designed to be whimsical and uplifting for commuters at the railway station.

Project context: Public Art Commission
Scale: Dimensions available on request
Installation: Designed with site conditions, access and installation planning in mind.
Collaboration: Developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Ancient Blossom — Public Art Commission - Helidon freestone · 2018

Wineglass Park, Logan City

This piece considered the park location and the couples that get married there - with the flower form symbolising love and romance.

Project context: Public Art Commission by Logan City Council
Scale: 210cm x 240cm x 100cm
Installation: Designed with site conditions, access and installation planning in mind.
Collaboration: Developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including local council officers, engineers and transport company.

Seafarer — Helidon freestone - commission · 2008

Private collection, Victoria

A stylised bird form for a beautiful garden.

Project context: Private commission.
Scale: 150cm wide
Installation: Installed with base.
Collaboration: Collaboration with private purchaser for delivery and placement.

Helidon freestone sculpture private commission

Passionflower — Helidon freestone - commission · 2014

Private commission, Scenic Rim

Stylised flower form representing a bloom flourishing even in a dryer environment.

Project context: Private commission
Scale: 100cm without base
Installation: Installed with base on private property.
Collaboration: Collaboration with private purchaser for delivery and placement.

carved wooden tree logs public art Taiwan by Antone Bruinsma

Spirit Boats — Sculpture symposium - large tree logs and paint · 2005

Shihmen Reservoir, Taiwan

Antone was invited to create sculptures along with artists from around the world for the Shihmen Reservoir, using large logs from the reservoir.

Project context: Selected to participate in creating large scale wooden sculptures with other artists from around the world.
Scale: 300cm x 90cm each
Installation: Carved then installed along the banks of the reservoir.
Collaboration: Collaboration with the organisers of the symposium to create the sculptures in the allocated time using the specified materials.

Nocturne — Helidon freestone · 2016

Private collection - Gold Coast

Capturing the form of one of the many owls living in the vicinity of the private collector.

Project context: Private commission
Scale: 60cm with base
Installation: Installed with base.
Collaboration: Collaborated on design and placement with purchaser.

helidon freestone sculpture of two hands by antone bruinsma sculptor

Breaking Bread — Public art commission - Helidon freestone · 2013

Springfield Anglican College, Queensland

This sculpture was commissioned by the College as a piece of public art to be enjoyed by students, staff and visitors.

Project context: Public art commission
Scale: 220cm x 90cm
Installation: Installed on campus on a concrete foundation.
Collaboration: Created with input from the College regarding design, budget and placement.

Helidon freestone and wood sculpture for garden for private art commission

Heaven's Gate — Private commission - Helidon freestone and wood · 2009

Private residence, Victoria

Created as a statement piece for the garden, when underneath there are glimpses of the sky and also the amazing grain of the stone.

Project context: Private sculpture commission
Scale: 270cm x 200cm
Installation: Installed in garden secured by concreted wooden posts
Collaboration: Created with input from the buyer as to design and placement.

Helidon freestone sculpture flower form by Antone Bruinsma for private sculpture commission

The Chalice and the Blade — Helidon freestone - private sculpture commission · 2007

Private collection, Queensland

Upright flower form created for the landscaped garden.

Project context: Private sculpture commission
Scale: 120cm x 45cm x 45cm
Installation: Installed with pin and base.
Collaboration: Created in collaboration with the purchaser with regard to placement and selection of sculpture.

memorial to the miners of blackwater in bronze by antone bruinsma

At the Coalface — Public art commission - bronze · 1988

Blackwater, Queensland

This public art installation is a memorial to the miners at Blackwater, commissioned by the local community.

Project context: Public art commission
Scale: 300cm x 200cm
Installation: Installed with bronze pieces affixed to base.
Collaboration: This was a collaborative work with miners and the local community to create a lasting memorial to the miners of the region.

granite sculpture for private garden by antone bruinsma sculptor

Insight — Granite - private art purchase · 2012

Private collection, Australia

A small piece purchased from the artist by a private collector for their garden.

Project context: Private sculpture commission
Scale: 50cm x 45cm
Installation: Installed with base
Collaboration: Placement arranged in consultation with the client.

Helidon freestone sculpture in private art collection by Antone Bruinsma

Dream of Love — Private collector of art and sculptures - Helidon freestone · 2004

Private collection, Victoria

A couple embracing in the garden.

Project context: Private art collection
Scale: 180cm by 30cm x 30cm
Installation: Installed with base in private setting.
Collaboration: Purchased from an exhibition by Antone in Olinda, Victoria.

public art for a state school in Queensland by antone bruinsma

Dew Sipper — Helidon freestone · 2012

Cannon Hill State School, Queensland

This sculpture was awarded to the students of Cannon Hill State School from a competition promoted by Antone to introduce sculpture as an art form to primary schools. The children love the sculpture creating stories around this mythical creature, drawings and caring for their very own art piece in the school.

Project context: Public art sculpture
Scale: 150cm x 90cm x 45cm
Installation: Installed on a footing
Collaboration: Art teachers of the school helped students apply for the sculpture to be placed in their school.

private sculpture commission in Helidon freestone by antone bruinsma

Lilith — Private collector - Helidon freestone · 2004

Private collection, Hope Island, Queensland

Capturing the curves of the feminine form, this sculpture was commissioned by the owner to grace the entry of their home.

Project context: Private sculpture commission
Scale: 150cm with base x 45cm by 30cm
Installation: Installed on stone plinth.
Collaboration: Created with input from the private collector

Helidon freestone sculpture commission by antone bruinsma

Immersed in Your Bouquet — Purchased by private collector - Helidon freestone · 2005

Private collection, Beaudesert

A whimsical fun piece for the garden following flower forms and diving in to smell the flower.

Project context: Private sculpture collection
Scale: 90cm x 50cm x 45cm
Installation: Installed with base in private garden
Collaboration: Purchased from the artist by a private collector for their garden.

private sculpture collection Helidon freestone by Antone Bruinsma sculpture

The Crusader — Helidon freestone - purchased from an exhibition by Antone · 2011

Private collector, Australia

Standing as a sentinel in the garden, this piece was exhibited in Olinda, Victoria, where it was sold to a private collector.

Project context: Private art collection
Scale: 120cm x 40cm x 45cm
Installation: Installed with base in landscaped garden
Collaboration: Delivered and placed in consultation with the purchaser.

Moonrise public art sculpture by Antone Bruinsma

Moonrise — Public art sculpture - granite and sandstone · 2017

Redlands City Council, Queensland

In the collection of Redlands City Council, this sculpture was created for the seaside representing waves, the moon and sea forms. It is placed on a sandstone base, which also relates to the shore.

Project context: Public art sculpture
Scale: 150cm x 90cm x 30cm
Installation: Installed with base
Collaboration: Purchased by the Redlands City Council after an exhibition of sculptures.

granite sculpture shanghai sculpture park by antone bruinsma

Penetration of the Wind - Granite - Public Art sculpture · 1988

Shanghai Sculpture Park, China

This sculpture was initially created at Guilin in China and represented the amazing scenery there including the mountains and water.

Project context: Sculpture park installation
Scale: 2700cm x 1100cm x 45cm
Installation: Installed at Shanghai Sculpture Park.
Collaboration: Created initially at Yu-Zi Paradise Sculpture Park in China and then moved for permanent display in the Shanghai Sculpture Park collection.