It has been a long time since touching my blogging keys. Something of a crisis in purpose, throw in a lack of free time and you have my state of blog inertia. Over many years I have been pondering on "what is art?". I don't think I am any closer to a definition but certainly the questioning is an interesting process. I am presently studying Art and Technology Curriculum as a component of my Bachelor of Education so have been able to visit the question in a more public sphere. Our first assignment is to produce teaching resources surrounding the Esplanart Project in Cairns foreshore. Also I was fortunate to visit the Indigenous Art Fair which is the opening item for Festival Cairns...
Kylie Burke's Adrift pays hommage to the mangrove. In Cairns, to preserve ocean views for holidaymakers, mangroves are removed regularly, despite the their key role in creating and protecting habitat.
The ubiquitous Queenslander complete with gummies to protect from tropical downpours is humourously depicted by Hayley Gillespie.
Ghostnets Australia converts floating and destructive ocean debri into fantastic art and craftworks mostly with the skillful weaving knowledge of Indigenous Australians...
Kylie Burke's Adrift pays hommage to the mangrove. In Cairns, to preserve ocean views for holidaymakers, mangroves are removed regularly, despite the their key role in creating and protecting habitat.
The ubiquitous Queenslander complete with gummies to protect from tropical downpours is humourously depicted by Hayley Gillespie.
Ghostnets Australia converts floating and destructive ocean debri into fantastic art and craftworks mostly with the skillful weaving knowledge of Indigenous Australians...
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