Artist-in-Residence Exhibition, Podcast Launch, Book Launch

About this event:

• Performance: Gondwana Echoes by Bloom Collective at 3pm
• Artist-in-Residence Exhibition Opening: Gondwanan Biochromes by Renata Buziak
• Podcast Launch: Art. Nature. Science. at Binna Burra
• Book Launch: Art. Nature. Science. at Binna Burra

Your Host: Suzanne Noakes, Binna Burra Shareholder, Vice President Lamington Natural History Association (LNHA), Community Volunteer, Bushwalker, Travel Enthusiast. Schedule: Welcome to Country by Uncle Ted Williams

1. The inaugural Artist-in-Residence, Renata Buziak’s EXHIBITION Opening will be preceded by a performance by Bloom Collective.

• Renata Buziak is the first Artist-in-Residence at Binna Burra Lodge in the legacy of Vida Lahey, a prominent Queensland artist (1882 -1968). Renata’s new work features biochrome images of native flora from Binna Burra, with focus on Gondwana lineage plants.
• Bloom Collective: Jan Baker-Finch (movement), Renata Buziak (images), Erik Griswold (sound), Vicki Kelleher (poetry), Vanessa Tomlinson (sound).

2. Launch of Binna Burra’s PODCAST, an initiative of ANS Program, managed by Michelle Walker, a visual artist based in Northern Rivers and the first Binna Burra Lodge Podcast host and Manager.

• Art. Nature. Science. on the Binna Burra Cultural Landscape is a podcast that tells the story of the mountain's natural wonder through art-making and exploring the creative spirit, and celebrates the history and heritage of the magnificent World Heritage Area that is Lamington National Park.

3. Launch of Binna Burra's BOOK, an initiative of Art. Nature. Science. Program, managed by Lynn Sawtell, the first Binna Burra Lodge volunteer publication manager.

• This publication provides documentation of Binna Burra’s 2022 ANS Program: from its inception, legacy and historical basis, to the scientific inquiry and artistic practices that continue to inspire the community and nurture its connection to nature.
• Focusing on the local environment, engagement of diverse disciplines and support of volunteers that made it all possible, it provides a snapshot of creative, personal and scientific responses to Lamington National Park’s unique natural environment.
• It is a guide to inspire Art. Nature. Science. Program leaders of the future.

Gondwanan Biochromes Exhibition continues 5 - 15 December at the Pottery Shed Open hours:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturday, Sunday - 9am - 5pm
• Wednesdays, Thursdays, Friday - 11am - 7pm
• other times on request, contact Renata: 0401664400, [email protected]

Public Program: Daily art activity for children and adults (pop in any time) Exhibition Tours with the artist:

• Tuesday 6 December 4-5pm
• Wednesday 7 December 11am-12pm
• Sunday 11 December 1-2pm
• Wednesday 13 December 1-2 pm

Exhibition Closing Artist Talk:

• Thursday 15th December 4-5pm

Image: Renata Buziak, Black Wattle (Callicoma serratifolia) Delight, 2022 ______________________