Andrew and I took advantage of the fantastic weather this weekend and we went to look at the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. The exhibition, as the name suggests, is held by the sea along the Bondi to Coogee Coastal walk. Although, the display doesn't start until Tamarama Beach. Unfortunately, the crowds also start at Tamarama; I think a lot of people had the urge to get out in the sunshine and take advantage of the first weekend of daylight savings.

The exhibition included both arty pieces and crowd-pleasing pieces. Andrew and I looked at most of the arty pieces and thought "huh?". I've never really understood abstract art. The crowd-pleasing works, such as the big sunnies and the thong bottle, were always surrounded by large groups of people. Tourists having their photos taken, unruly children climbing on, poking, tugging, pulling at the sculpture (where were their parents?) It was impossible to get near some of the artworks, to view and appreciate them properly (*G* we're such artistes!)

My favourite artwork this year was Lola's Daisy chain. Nine-year-old, Lola, with the help of family and friends, created a chain of 35 000 daisies that stretches 1.6 km from Tamarama to Bondi. Her reason for the daisy chain, "I like daisy chains because you start with something little, and end up with something big." Just like her idea for Sculpture by the Sea. An idea that became a submission, that was accepted and turned into a great art work. Good on ya Lola! (photos)