Ceramic Little Penguin Nesting Modules for the Derwent Estuary Project 2021 - Photo Credit: Peter Whyte
This innovative artistic design project involves six professional artists, a photographer, and two emerging artists in a collaborative partnership with scientists and researchers from IMAS, Birdlife Tasmania and the Derwent Estuary Penguin Advisory Group (PAG). The intention is that artists design and create ceramic penguin nesting modules that embody the design features noted in the researcher’s brief. These creative artistic forms embody a partnership with scientific research and the artist’s skill in one, pioneering new work in clay supported by philanthropy. and the community. Exhibited modules will be offered for sale to ‘gift into habitat’ to support little penguins’ nesting habitat throughout the Derwent estuary in Tasmania.
This project was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia. It is supported by Kingborough Council, The Friend’s School, Peter Whyte Photography and Curator, Caroline Davies-Choi.
Clay Habitat Exhibition
Please join us at the opening of Clay Habitat, an exhibition of ceramic little penguin nesting modules created for threatened colonies of Derwent Estuary at Kingborough Community Hub, 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston 6pm Thursday 28 October 2021 and 10am - 4pm from 28-31 October 2021.
To attend an evening of talks on little penguins by scientists, researchers and an artist purchase your ticket to ‘Penguin Architecture - Talks and Exhibition’ event on Saturday, 30 October 2021 at 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm AEDT, click the button below. This is a unique opportunity to see both the exhibition and hear experts share their knowledge. - this I added ….
*ALL MODULES HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD*
Pre-sales are open prior to Clay Habitat exhibition. If you would like to support this innovative collaborative project by purchasing a ceramic little penguin nesting module, please click the button below to send an email. All LPNM at priced the same at $850-. (Please cite the module number and artist name in the email heading).
By purchasing this LPNM you are gifting it to the Derwent Estuary Penguin Advisory Group (PAG). Find out more here.