SECRETS OF SEAWEED
Limestone Coast artists Jo Fife and Sally O'Connor present artworks to promote understanding of seabed ecology and the influence of the Bonney Upwelling on the most diverse group of algal species in the world.
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13 April - 2 June 2024
Main Gallery & Margaret Scott Gallery
The Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre
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Photo credit Tim Rosenthal
This film was projected as part of the Holdfast Art Project: Secrets of Seaweed exhibition held at Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre, Mount Gambier 13 April - 2 June 2024 Film Credits Underwater Visuals: Trudi Timmermann & Kirsty Ievins Soundscape: Tim Stent & Trudi Timmermann Video Edit: Tim Stent
The documentary tells the overarching story of Joann Fife and Sally O’Connor’s journey of discovery, borne out of a deep interest in the Limestone Coast shoreline and a desire to protect its unique and vital ecology. In bringing together cultural and scientific experts to discuss life cycles and biodiversity of the seaweed, as well as to reflect on sense of place, personal stories, and local histories pertaining Port MacDonnell/ Ngaranga, the artists have succeeded in building a multidimensional project that is both creative and educational in its scope. The documentary provides an entry point to let us ponder the vast complexity embedded in these most ancient life forms. Video duration: 11 minutes Film Credits: Video, Sound & Edit - Tim Stent Underwater Visuals - Trudi Timmermann & Kirsty Ievins Still Photography - Tim Rosenthal