This intriguing installation is by Palawa contemporary artist Josh Deane. The exhibition features a group of paper mache cockatoos, with each sculpture incorporating paper as a tribute to the library environment. Growing up on the ancestral land of the Kabi Kabi (Sunshine Coast), Josh Deane now calls Naarm/Melbourne home.
Inspired by the profound bond his Grandad shared with a cockatoo, which served as his totem and spirit animal, Josh's artwork reflects his personal connection to these majestic birds.
During their time living in a bush caravan in northern Queensland, Josh's grandparents were frequently visited by wild cockatoos. However, one particular cockatoo formed an extraordinary bond with his Grandad and chose to accompany them when they moved, serving as a lifelong inspiration for Josh's artistic expression.
Art, nature, and personal stories intertwine in this exhibition.
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Location
Window
Library at The Dock
107 Victoria Harbour Promenade
Docklands 3008
Price and bookings
This is a free event
Booking not required
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