How to get the most out of sand play: 4 tips from a sculptor
Published: The Conversation, December 30, 2022
Dr. Sanné Mestrom reflects on the potential of sand play for child development.
Interviews and Media Coverage
This new ‘risky’ playground is a work of art – and a place for kids to escape their mollycoddling parents
Discussing the history of playable sculpture alongside the innovative new work by Mike Hewson.
Published: The Conversation, November 9, 2022
Dr. Sanné Mestrom
Artist-designed playgrounds key to teaching kids how to take risks
Sydney University senior lecturer and artists Dr Sanne Mestrom has found “simple but radical” installations could help build confidence and resilience in kids and bring out an adult’s inner sense of wonder and curiosity.
Published: The Herald Sun, December 6, 2022
Interview with Dr. Sanné Mestrom, by Joanne Tran
Sanne Mestrom's sculptures invite play
The Art Gallery of New South Wales has acquired a work by Dr Sanné Mestrom, from Sydney College of the Arts, which repositions sculpture as art for play. The Offering will be exhibited in one of the Sculpture Garden of the museum’s new building.
Published: The University of Sydney, November 8, 2022
By Sally Quinn
Informed Public Commentary
The Affordances of Public Sculpture
Published: December 2nd 2023
University of Sydney Alumni Festival
Risky Playgrounds
Broadcast: 2SER 107.3, 24th of November, 2022
Interview with Dr. Sanné Mestrom, by Danny Chifley
Image credit: Mike Hewson