From a Kaleen art studio to Bondi Beach, the journey of Judy Witherdin’s creation Phatyma

Key points

• Canberra artist Judy Witherdin's glass mosaic sculpture, Phatyma, has been selected for the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Bondi. The 1.6-metre, 150-kilogram piece, created over three years, symbolises women's resilience against oppression.
• Witherdin, a glass artist for over 40 years, handcrafts each tile in her Kaleen studio. The exhibition runs from 16 October to 2 November along Sydney's coastal walk.
• Locally, Witherdin's work will also feature in the Design + Craft Canberra Festival in November.