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Steven Bellosguardo moves in same spheres as sculptor grandad

The winner of this year’s Hilton Commission for sculpture follows in the footsteps of his famous artist grandfather.

Steven Bellosguardo, winner of $25,000 Hilton Commission. Picture: Olivia Power
Steven Bellosguardo, winner of $25,000 Hilton Commission. Picture: Olivia Power

Sculpture is in the blood for Steven Bellosguardo, the winner of this year’s $25,000 Hilton Commission partnership with the Helpmann Academy.

Helpmann graduate Mr Bellosguardo is the grandson of late artist Bert Flugelman, whose works include the 1977 sculpture Spheres in Rundle Mall – better known as the “Mall’s Balls”.

His winning work, which can be seen in the foyer of Hilton Adelaide when it reopens from Monday, is both abstract and figurative, resembling two reclining figures constructed of painted steel shapes.

Steven Bellosguardo’s winning $25,000 Hilton Commission sculpture. Picture: Olivia Power.
Steven Bellosguardo’s winning $25,000 Hilton Commission sculpture. Picture: Olivia Power.

“With this work I am aiming to create a tension between simple, minimalistic forms and compositional excitement, creating a dynamic experience as the viewer moves through the space,” he says.

“As guests move through the foyer the artwork will slowly reveal its imagery, unveiling its true form when the viewer is standing right in front of the sculpture.”

Bellosguardo’s work is already visible around the city with his bright sculpture Donkaay on the corner of Morphett St and Hindley St, and an installation at the Adelaide Airport titled Flight Paths.

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