Heysen Sculpture Biennial Inc.
History
The Heysen Sculpture Biennial is a South Australian contemporary outdoor sculpture exhibition and an ongoing creative conversation on the preservation and sustainability of the natural environment.
The HSB was initiated by Adelaide Hills artist Helen Lyons. Lyons was the founder of Trees Please, the environmental group responsible for the continuing rehabilitation of the tracts of bushland within The Cedars, Hahndorf.
The Heysen Sculpture Biennial was staged on Peramangk Country at The Cedars in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2019. In 2022 it was held in Kaurna Country at Carrick Hill. In 2025 it returned to it's home at the Cedars. Plans are afoot for HSB'27 at the Cedars.
The Heysen Sculpture Biennial began in 2000 with a dozen works situated in the grounds of The Cedars. From 1912, The Cedars was home to painter, draughtsman and seminal interpreter of the Australian light and landscape, Sir Hans Heysen. Following Heysen's death in 1968, the property was owned by the Heysen Estate until October 2016 when it was formally transferred to the Hans Heysen Foundation. In 2022, the Cedars have begun construction of the new Hans Heysen Museum.
Heysen Sculpture Biennial Inc. is a not for profit incorporated association, led by a committee of professional visual artists, administrators, curators and champions of contemporary arts.
Committee
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Tony Hannan (Chair)
Tony is a community development and arts worker with over 35 years experience. Working across art forms in community arts projects in SA and other States, he has skills in giant puppet making, parade floats, fire murals, environmental installation and community events. Tony was the founding director of Kneehigh Puppeteers ( now Open Space/OSCA). His sculptural work was selected for the 2016 Heysen and Palmer Sculpture Biennials and he was commissioned to design/construct the Curlew House 2017, a sculpture infrastructure project. Tony is the co-founder/director of the Hills Winter Lantern Festival. In 2023 he received the Geoff Crowhurst Memorial Ruby Award.
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Allan Campbell (Public Officer)
Allan Campbell is the retiring manager of The Cedars, The Estate of the Artist Hans Heysen, and curator of collections of both Hans and Nora Heysen. Allan acted as committee chair until 2012, and is the Public Officer of Heysen Sculpture Biennial Inc.
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Tracy Le Cornu
With over 28 years in the visual arts, Tracy has developed a broad and versatile practice across gallery management, collection advisory, fine art research, art valuing and public art consulting.
Based between Jersey, London, Sydney, and Adelaide, Tracy has worked with clients ranging from private collectors to government bodies, fostering meaningful connections between people, art and place.
Since 2010, her primary focus has been on contemporary Australian visual art, craft and design. She is dedicated to creating opportunities, and connecting artists with architects, designers, commercial organisations, and government to deliver culturally appropriate, socially relevant and site-responsive public art commissions that enrich our built environments. | Tracy is Curator - Public Art with Guildhouse Professional Services.
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Gabrielle Lane
Gabi Lane is an Adelaide based arts professional and curator with a Master of Arts (Curatorial and Museum Studies) from the University of Adelaide. She has worked across institutions including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Flinders University Art Museum, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Country Arts SA, praxis ARTSPACE, and has worked at Hugo Michell Gallery since 2021. She has previously chaired the Art History and Curatorship Alumni Network (AHCAN) and volunteered with the Post Office Projects Curatorial Team and Artlink Magazine.
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Tamara Pomery
Tamara Pomery is from the Meintangk, Bunganditj, Potaruwutj, Tanganekald and Mirning First Nations Peoples. She has extensive experience in arts development, community engagement, and the preservation of First Nations histories, language and cultural knowledge. Currently Project Coordinator: Aboriginal Histories at Adelaide University, Tamara leads initiatives that integrate Aboriginal knowledge with digital archives and has contributed to Bunganditj language revival, cultural land management research, and heritage projects in South Australia’s Southeast Country.
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David Kerr
David Kerr studied at Flinders Uni and SA School of Art. His 40 year career has bridged the roles of artist, educator, administrator and designer. More recently he has returned to focus on artmaking. His process is generally that of assemblage rather than paring away material, often temporary or ephemeral where the perception or concept is shared for as long as is required before the artwork dissolves or is dismantled. More permanent works carry the perception of tentativeness as an aesthetic. David has been a valued long time advocate, mentor and board member of HSB.
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Jacob Logos
Jacob Logos is a multifaceted artist whose career spans both traditional and contemporary art forms. After completing a degree in Illustration Design from the University of South Australia, he co-founded Winter Creative and later established the 'delicatessen' gallery in Adelaide, which received the City of Adelaide Art in Public Places Award. His work includes residencies in Japan, South America, and London, as well as exhibitions at the Royal Academy, and murals in cities such as Buenos Aires, Berlin, and Rome. With a commercial background as Head of Design at PNMG in Sydney, Jacob has illustrated books and created art for international events like the Tokyo Game Show. Notable public projects include a granite installation in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, Adelaide. As the founder of Beacon Studios in 2020, Jacob continues to lead innovative collaborations in the arts, exemplifying a profound dedication to merging artistic tradition with cutting-edge digital techniques.