An exhibition of artwork by Australian members of ecoartspace, a transnational membership platform for artists addressing environmental issues.
The project sees the launch of the Australian chapter of the ecoartspace network – a collective of likeminded practitioners working across artforms with a shared concern for the natural environment.
WA curator Sharmila Wood is providing curatorial leadership for this pilot vision.
Participating artists include:
- Tarsh Bates
- Renata Buziak
- Kim V Goldsmith
- Lee Harrop
- Susan Hauri-Downing
- Catherine Higham
- WhiteFeather Hunter
- Kate Goff
- Heidi Kenyon
- Friendly Conspiracy
- Linda Knight
- Forest Keegel
- Annette Nykiel
- Perdita Phillips
- Jane Richens
- Debbie Symons
- Cassandra Tytler
- Clarice Yuen
View the ecoartspace blog here
8 of the artists will converge in Northcliffe for a one week residency to share ideas, insights, skills, resources and practices in the development of new work that explores, celebrates and interacts with the Southern Forests region of southwest Western Australia. During this period, selected artists will run masterclasses in different aspects of environmentally and social engaged practice.
The gathering that sits alongside the exhibition will provide ample and accessible opportunities for WA artists, and local and regional communities to meet visiting artists, to learn about their practice through artist talks and to participate in hands on workshops.
This project presents a significant step forward in the ongoing evolution of Southern Forest Arts and our commitment to working with the arts as a vessel for connecting community to nature and culture.
Flow – community dance performance (Nannup Music Festival)