Salt Water Country
A collaboration with Wiradjuri artist Graham Toomey capturing the spirit and history of the Sydney Harbour rocks area.
About:
Saltwater Country is a collaborative artwork with artist Graham Toomey from the Wongaibon / Wiradjuri Nations.
Collaborating together in a unique co-design process, we created a series of colourful lanterns that tell the story of the Saltwater People.
Team:
Creative Leads: Matthew Aberline with
Maurice Goldberg
Collaborating Artist: Graham Toomey
Manufactured by: The Beautiful and Useful Studio
History:
Installed at Sydney's Rocks for 12 months, the lanterns capture the sun during the day, and glow from within at night, representing the enduring spirit of Indigenous culture.
Sustainability:
Textiles made from recycled PET polyester. Manufactured using 100% renewable electricity (Solar). Powered onsite using 100% solar power. Internal bladders designed to be recovered and reused. All polyester waste re-recycled onshore by Sealy.
Proudly based on Gadigal Land, the beautiful City of Sydney
We use 100% Renewable Electricity
A member of the National Association of Visual Artists
The Beautiful and Useful Studio
hello@itsbeautifulanduseful.com
Unit 2 / 414 Botany Rd, Beaconsfield NSW 2015