Peter Syndicas
“2026 marks 29 years since I began observing plant life and studying organic figurative forms. Over the years I have explored many new mediums and techniques, but the one thing that has never changed is my total fascination and adoration of these simple forms.”
Peter Syndicas is a Western Australian sculptor whose practice explores the relationship between form, material and movement. Working primarily in metal, he creates elegant abstract sculptures that balance strength with fluidity, drawing inspiration from the natural environment and the rhythms of the landscape. Through carefully considered lines, curves and spatial relationships, Syndicas transforms industrial materials into dynamic works that invite contemplation from multiple viewpoints. His sculptures are held in private and public collections and are recognised for their refined craftsmanship, enduring presence and ability to engage with both architectural and natural settings.
Peter’s work is represented by galleries across Australia and held in private collections worldwide, including in Dubai, Singapore, and the United States. His art was recently featured in a commissioned series of large-scale sculptures for the Marina Bay Sands refurbishment in Singapore, further cementing his reputation on the international stage.
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Exhibitions & Participation
2025
Salon Petite – Grainger gallery Canberra
Summer Group Show – M Contemporary Sydney
Native Lifeforms – Grainger gallery Canberra
MOD Gallery – Forever Exhibit
SALA – Transforma exhibit, MOD Gallery & Open Studio
Adelaide Parklands Art Prize
2024
Linton & Kay – Group Show
SALA – Longview Winery
SALA – Balhannah Symposium
Flinders Lane Gallery – Lifeforms
BMG Gallery – Natives
Crystal Lake Sculpture Symposium
Stangate House Exhibit
2023
SALA – Transforma exhibit
SALA – Balhannah Symposium
Unley Art Prize
Grainger Gallery – Natural Selection
Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize
2022
Linton & Kay – Directors Selection
West Australian International Sculpture Symposium
Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, South Australian Museum
SALA – Transforma exhibit
BMG Gallery – Native Lifeforms
Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition
2021
Flinders Lane Gallery – ‘Origins’
The Strand Gallery – Waterhouse by the Sea
SALA – Tranforma & Open Studio
2020
BMG Gallery – ‘Origins’
SALA – Tranforma
2019
30 x 30 – Flinders Lane Gallery
‘Metamorphosis of Being’ – Hill Smith Gallery
Flinders Lane Gallery – stock room exhibit
Crystal Lake Sculpture Symposium
Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition
Heysen Sculpture Biennial
2018
Sculpture for Sight
Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition
Hill Smith Gallery – Group Exhibit
SALA, Mt Lofty House Group Exhibit
SALA, Open Studio
2017
‘Imperfection’ – Hill Smith Gallery
Crystal Lake Sculpture Symposium
2016
Adelaide Hills Sculpture Symposium
Hill Smith Gallery – Group Exhibit
SALA, Open Studio
2015
Crystal Lake Sculpture Symposium
Emma Hack Art Prize – Adelaide Convention Centre
2014
Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, South Australian Museum
‘Evolution of Species’ – Hill Smith Gallery
Hill Smith Gallery – Group Exhibit
Heysen Sculpture Biennial B7
SALA, Open Studio
2013
‘Roll Call’ group exhibit – Hill Smith Gallery
Burnside Village Sculpture Prize exhibit
2012
Heysen Sculpture Biennial B6, “Homage to Nature”, Hahndorf
Burnside Village Sculpture Prize
Hill Smith Gallery – Selected Works
SALA, Open Studio
2011
‘Natives – A Homage to Hans Heysen’, Hill Smith Gallery, Adelaide
‘Sculpt 11 Invitational’, Fleuriueu Art Prize, Signal Point Gallery, Goolwa
‘Sculpture for Sight’ St. Marks College, Adelaide
‘On Closer Inspection’ SALA, Fisher Jeffries
SALA, Open Studio,
2010
‘Beyond the Surface’ Aptos Cruz Gallery, Adelaide Hills
‘How do we love thee?’ National Wine Centre, Adelaide
Heysen Sculpture Biennial B5, “Homage to Nature”, Hahndorf
SALA, Open Studio
2009
Selected Works, Hill Smith Gallery, Adelaide
‘Origin of Species’ – Hill Smith Gallery, Adelaide
SALA, Open Studio
2008
Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, South Australian Museum
SALA, Open Studio
2007
Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, South Australian Museum
SALA, Open Studio
2005
Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, South Australian Museum
