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
- 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).
- 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.
- 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 ______________________