Tasmanian artists
AN unusual exhibition was launched yesterday in the forests of the Upper Florentine Valley. Rigged amongst the trees are a number of art works by Tasmanian artists who share a deep concern for the Tasmanian environment and wished to celebrate the extraordinary beauty of this pristine ancient forest. The artists were also inspired to honour and pay respect to the forest defenders and the community of people who support them.
This is the third environmental installations project shadowing 10 Days on the Island, with previous projects focusing on water catchment degradation in the North and South Esk rivers, and environmental concerns associated with the Tamar river pulp mill proposal.
The artists involved in the Shadows projects desire to create art work which serves to highlight and draw attention to the many issues surrounding the logging of old growth forests.
The exhibition provides 10 Days on the Island visitors and patrons with the opportunity to include a very special part of Tasmania on their itinerary. Come and see the magnificent old growth rain forests while experiencing a thought provoking and sensitve response to this threatened environment.
The exhibition is located within a Forestry Tasmania declared ‘exclusion zone’. Full access may be subject to Forestry Tasmania intervention at times.
Drive through New Norfolk follow signs to Lake Pedder Approx. 20km’s west of Maydena on Gordon River Road you will find Timbs Track car park. Exhibition is open during daylight hours.
An unusual exhibition was launched yesterday in the forests of the Upper Florentine Valley. Rigged amongst the trees are a number of art works by Tasmanian artists who share a deep concern for the Tasmanian environment and wished to celebrate the extraordinary beauty of this pristine ancient forest. The artists were also inspired to honour and pay respect to the forest defenders and the community of people who support them.
