This year two artists, Sharon Jewell and Lily Karmatz will be creating installations from Monday June 28 and will hold a two children’s workshops (all welcome) Wednesdays June 30 and July 7, 10am - 12pm at the old tennis courts, entrance to the Gorge Walk.
Some comments from island visitors and residents who enjoyed last years project include “My children have been inspired to make their own artwork with the things they find on the beach. Well done".
“The use of natural material, it was great to see the wonderful ‘craft’ that everyone created. I’ve really enjoyed the day.
“I loved that they were made of natural materials and were biodegradable! Also that you had to hunt to find them a bit. Excellent idea – hope it can be expanded”
The Eco Ephemeral Art Project - Minjerribah is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund which is a Queensland Government and Redland City Council partnership to support local arts and culture, also The Headland Chalets and Sea Stradbroke. Unimin – CRL Mineral Sands is supporting the children’s workshops.
An artists statement and kids worksheet is available HERE:
Artwork: Machines for Going WORKSHEET
Artist: Sharon Jewell
Q: What sorts of “machines-for-going” can you think of that don’t have to use petrol or gas to get along? What powers these machines?
Q: Most “going machines” like cars and buses and trucks need roads to travel on. Even when we walk we often take a track or path – like the Gorge walk. Can you think of other creatures that follow paths or trails? How are these trails made?
Q: Can you think of creatures that don’t seem to follow paths or trails? How do you think they find their way around and back home again?
Q: What sorts of found things – natural things and “junk” – could you use to make a “going machine”?
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