TALE OF THE WHALES

Eva & Brian Browne-Paterson

Project Coordinator, Mid-Career Artist & Emerging Artist

Eva & Brian created “Tale of the Whales” in collaboration which was located next to the Keswick Kiosk. Recycled rebar & reo were welded to form the frames then layered with bird mesh & dressed with paper mache, acrylic paint & decorated with recycled bottle tops & lids. It was illuminated at night to highlight the frolicking humpback calf.

KALEIDOSCOPE

Lyn Kane

Mid-Career Artist

Lyn created “Kaleidoscope” in the art trail which was located mid-way on Peter Berck Drive. Utilising natural products sourced from various recycled pieces of palm trees, grass tree sap, leaves & driftwood. These have been combined with different shades of fabric to mimic the ever-changing colours of the surrounding waters on Keswick Island. The grass tree was illuminated at night.

FLOWERS OF THE SEA

Community Collaboration

Emerging, Mid-Career & Senior Artists

This collaborative set of sculptures were created during a professional workshop with Lalune Croker. Participants were Lesley Kane, Eva & Brian Browne-Paterson and Leigh Wilson. It was located next to the roundabout in the middle of the residential area. Bamboo & cane sea anenome with paper mache covers finished with clear varnish. The flowers were illuminated at night.

HONEY TO THE BEES

Community Collaboration

Emerging & Mid-Career Artist

These adorable artworks were created during a professional workshop with Lalune Croker. Inclement weather postponed this workshop three time with final participants being Eva & Brian Browne-Paterson and Julie Willis. The bees were individually hand-crafted with air-dried clay & spray painted to represent the different varieties of bees on Keswick Island. Chicken wire was used for the honey comb & three types of bees attached to roost in the melaleuca trees.

CORAL GARDEN

Julie Willis & Valerie McGrow

Emerging Artists

This collaborative exhibit was located on the Village Green not far from the Beach Hut at Basil Bay. A diverse mixture of natural & recycled materials were used with sand, shells, plants, painted coconut fish from a local workshop, rope, amigurumi sea creatures crocheted from plastic bags & recycled wool to create a unique, colourful marine world for all to enjoy.

FLEE TO THE SEA

Suzanne McDonald

Emerging Artist

Suzanne created “Flee to the Sea'” located in the trees below the Beach Hut on Basil Bay. Natural materials found on Basil Bay were used including rocks, stones, coral & rope. The turtles were assembled, painted & laid out in a realistic hatching scene. A driftwood towel railing with turtle hooks was also added to the neighbouring beach shower.

SHIPWRECKED

Lesley Kane

Art Director, Senior Artist

Lesley created “Shipwrecked” in the 2022 Keswick Island Art Trail which was located on Basil Bay Beach. Paying tribute to local shipwrecks, bamboo, driftwood, palm frond bases, recycled canvas & marine ply were manipulated in the construction of this model resting peacefully on the shores of Basil Bay.

JUST BREEZIN’

Leigh Wilson

Emerging Artist

Leigh created “Just Breezin'” located in the trees below the roadway towards the south-eastern end of Basil Bay. Beach flotsam such as sticks & fishing net were utilisied along with fabric to make these hanging boats. The sails & netting were naturally dyed using locally-sourced Hibiscus flowers & Procion.

KRAKEN

Karen Cooke

Emerging Artist

Karen created “Kraken” located on a rock in the water at the north-western end of Basil Bay. Collected flotsam & jetsom were used in the making of this octopus including rope, cast nets, coconuts, fishing line & washed up containers. The materials were glued together & also incorporated chicken wire, trellis & cable ties. The octopus was anchored to the rock by lines secured to rocks beneath the waters of Basil Bay.