You can actually call him AL....
sometimes he can even dance like he's got diamonds on the soles of his shoes
Alan Meyburgh
Birdwood Studios, Wilyabrup Margaret River Region
Alan’s Statement
My art is designed to create meaningful connection. Connections between the heritage of the
past, the excitement of the present and anticipation for the future that are experiential,
engaging and memorable. Artworks created from a diverse range of media enhance the character of
their settings and create a focal point for discovery by people of all ages.
BIOGRAPHY
Alan Meyburgh is a Western Australia visual artist with both local and international repute, with works ranging from simple school entry statements through to complex public installations as well as pieces held in the corporate and private collections of the Royal Family of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Internationally.
MEMBERSHIPS
Artsource Western Australia
Current member Margaret River Region Open Studios
Committee Member – Sculpture by the Bay
PREVIOUS COMMISSIONS
November 2018
Discover Deadly Entry Statement
November 2017
City of Cockburn, Commercial Development Success – Shortlisted and Runner up
July 2017
AMR Shire Sculpture Trail, Pioneer Park. Cowaramup. WA - “Banksia Tree” –
mild steel
Commission by Bridgefield Guest House, Bussell Highway, Margaret River -
“New Beginnings” - sculptural tree
June 2017
Haydon Estate, Margaret River - “The Wave” – polished concrete on a
natural post
Feb 2017
Margaret River Independent School - “Entry Statement Sculpture - Heart”
2015-2014
Megafauna Series for Margaret River-Busselton Tourist Association -
Life-sized sculptures in concrete/fibreglass
2010
Bronze Portrait of Racehorse National Emblem (size: 1⁄2 metre)
Corporate commission gifted to the owner of Steinhoff International
2007
The Address Hotel Dubai - Commissioned to produce x4 large contemporary
concrete sculptures (2.6m – 3.5m) and x3 bronze sculptures. Series title – Cycle of Life
World Championship Surf Ski Trophy – Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Dubai & Abu Dhabi Royal Families – bronze works in private collections
2006 – 2008
Series of bronze Polo Ponies for Mr. J Bladen, Dubai – private collection
Red Bull Air Races in Abu Dhabi – Trophy of bronze Falcons
PUBLICATIONS and MEDIA:
MARCH 2018
Interviewed by ABC Radio Niomi O’Hare regarding entry in Sculpture by the Bay
2016
Artists of Margaret River Region book – artist feature page
2017 – 2016
Open Studios booklet – advertising all local artists
2014 & 2016
ABC Radio, Margaret River - interview regarding Megafauna sculpture series
2014 – 2017
Various articles in local Margaret River newspapers
2007: Feature article in Equine Magazine, Dubai – on equestrian bronze sculpture
2002 : Vets Life, South Africa – feature article on bronze animal portraits
RECENT EXHIBITIONS
April 2019
Readers and Writers Festival – Weird Wild and Wonderful – one of only 3 pieces sold during the exhibition.
April 2019
Margaret River Region Open Studios - Australia’s largest open studio exhibition / a successful exhibition with almost all new works
sold
March 2019 Sculptures by the Bay
March 2019 Sculptures by the Bay - Small Sculpture Prize
March 2018 Sculptures by the Bay – winner of Recycling Award, and early sale of the piece
April 2018: Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS) - Australia’s largest open studio exhibition
March 2017: Creative Emergence, Margaret River - Exhibition curated by S. McMillan
March 2017: Sculptures by the Bay, Dunsborough, WA - Environmental Message Award
2017 -2012: Margaret River Annual Exhibition and Auction
April 2016: Margaret River Region Open Studios - (MRROS)
March 2016: Creative Emergence, Margaret River
Sept 2014: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Spring Exhibition - First Place in Sculpture Category for “Spring Dance”
2009: Sculpture by the Sea & Sculptures Inside, Cottesloe. WA