Free Touring Exhibition Opens in Atherton

Tableland Regional Gallery’s exhibition program starts the year with an innovative touring exhibition and workshop exploring Australia’s native grasses through art-based experiments.

‘We’re really pleased to host the Carbon_Dating exhibition and are honoured Arts Queensland has chosen our region to experience it,’ Mayor Rod Marti said.

‘Six teams of scientists, artists, growers and First Nations experts worked together to cultivate native grasses and engage with an interactive artwork called the Interweaver.

‘The exhibition showcases a variety of artworks inspired by these experiences including sculpture, weaving, installation, textiles, photography and more.

‘It reflects on the diverse stories and learnings from the project, aiming to foster a deeper ecological appreciation for grasslands.

‘As always, this exhibition is free and you’ll be able to see it at the Tableland Regional Gallery from Wednesday 15 January to Saturday 22 February.

‘Don’t miss the opening at 5pm Friday 17 January with a floor talk by co-curator Beth Jackson.

‘To complement the exhibition we’re hosting a weaving workshop with Cairns-based Kuku Yalanji master weaver Delissa Walker Ngadijina.

‘This workshop will focus on sharing fibre skills and simple weaving techniques, and Delissa will discuss her artwork in the Carbon_Dating exhibition.

Places are limited so book your $10 ticket for the workshop being held 10am–12noon Saturday 1 February at the Tableland Regional Gallery,’ said Mayor Marti.

The Carbon_Dating exhibiting artists are Keith Armstrong, Liz Capelin, Daniele Constance, Hilary Coulter, Merinda Davies, Donna Davis, Mia Hacker, Andrea Higgins, Luke Lickfold, Jason Murphy (Jinibara), Kilagi Nielsen, Sasha Parlett (Maylangapa, Barkindji), Melissa Stannard (Yuwaalaraay, Gamilaraay, Koama), Delissa Walker Ngadijina (Kuku Yalanji) and Pipier Weller. The exhibition’s curators are Jo-Anne Driessens (Guwa-Koa, Kuku Yalanji) and Beth Jackson.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Assisted by QUT School of Creative Practice, International Art Services (IAS), Native Seeds Pty Ltd, Artfully, and Embodied Media.

Image — Donna Davis, Personal Interweaver [Detail], Carbon_Dating Project Team, 2022, mixed media interactive sculpture: video, audio, grass card provocations, timber, glass, acrylic, mirror, digital frame, pen and grass seed. Video and tech design by Keith Armstrong, sound design by Luke Lickfold, grass card provocations by Daniele Constance, object design and construction by Donna Davis. Photograph by Donna Davis.

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