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McClelland has commissioned a series of Limited Edition Small Sculptures by leading Australian sculptors, Vipoo Srivilasa, Clive Murray-White, Narelle White and Manon van Kouswijk. The works, which are for sale, were commissioned by McClelland as an initiative initiative to provide financial support for artists who have struggled with the economic burdens of the COVID-19 restrictions. It follows an earlier initiative to support artists in troubled times, the McClelland National Small Sculpture Awards 2020, for domestic scale works. McClelland Director, Lisa Byrne, said there was strong public interest in the Small Sculpture Awards last year, with many of the works available for sale and all proceeds from sales going to the artists. “The Limited Edition Small Sculpture project allows McClelland to offer for sale domestic scale sculptures at affordable prices, which are keenly sought after. “It’s a great way to spread the joy of having beautiful artworks in the home while providing direct financial benefit to artists who have been hit hard by lockdowns,” Ms Byrne said. The works for sale are all under 50cm in height, in limited editions ranging from 3 to 6, and prices from $1200 to $6400. Vipoo Srivilasa’s work “Little People” 2021, features bronze with gold patina figu-
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