Catherine Higham Poisodona Australia; Prototype for Listening Fieldwork; peatlands.
Tarsh Bates and Susan Hauri-DowningVideo still from the series "There's No Future in Ice," created during a 5-week residency during November and December 2024 in Sápmi, on the lands of the Sámi people in Northern Sweden. During this "Scents of Solastalgia" residency, we explored the effects of climate change on the delicate olfactory relationships between lichen, reindeer, and snow. This project was hosted by Umeå Institute of Design, UmArts, and Umeå University, with support from DLGSC. photo credit Elena Hauri
Cassandra Tytler Installation view of ‘It Will Not Be Pure’, a four-channel video installation, mixed media, multiple dimensions, exhibited at Gallery25, Perth, WA, 2023; and ‘In Solidarity We Eat Dirt!’ and interactive offering, mixed media, multiple dimensions, exhibited at Gallery25, Perth, WA, 2023. Photo credit Cassandra Edwards
Debbie Symons Sing Bayside Gallery Sing plays homage to avian nest colonies.
Comprising of 100 handwoven pendent nests and crafted with oil palm fronds, 'Sing' incorporates tropical bird species songs within the dimly lit installation. 'Sing' evokes the delicate and intricate natural connections found in remaining "wild" environments.
Tarsh Bates and Susan Hauri-Downing A still image from a "Scents of Solastalgia" workshop designed by Susan Hauri and Tarsh Bates. The workshop explores the significance of olfactory landscapes in relation to the rapidly changing, multi-species experiences of place, which was developed during a quick response residency at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts in early 2024, supported by DLGSC. photo credit Susan Hauri
Cassandra Tytler Installation view of ‘It Will Not Be Pure’, a four-channel video installation, mixed media, multiple dimensions, exhibited at Gallery25, Perth, WA, 2023; and ‘In Solidarity We Eat Dirt!’ and interactive offering, mixed media, multiple dimensions, exhibited at Gallery25, Perth, WA, 2023. Photo credit Cassandra Edwards