Lynnette Griffiths & Diann Lui
Ceramic Installation
Lynnette and Diann have spent the last couple of decades putting their energy into the development of art practice in the Torres Strait - particularly on Erub (also known as Darnley Island). They are both passionate about the area and their environment.
Aquarium as Still Life is influenced by their close association with the sea and reef of the Torres Strait. Lynnette and Diann create a natural fantasy environment using woodfired clay from Australia’s most northerly kiln in Erub. This installation subtracts the tropical ‘colour’ as it seeks to closely examine the quality of design, shape and structure through modular forms and historical considerations of the aquarium.
Philip Henry Gosse was the first person to actually use the word ‘aquarium’, opting for this term (replacing ‘vivarium’) in his 1854 book The Aquarium
NIDA is running short courses this spring in Cairns, for adults and young people. This is your opportunity to experience exciting courses and to learn from industry professional tutors with expertise in theatre, film and television.
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier institute for training in the dramatic arts.
CAIRNS
The Tank Arts Centre, Collins Ave, Edge Hill
Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 September
10.00am-5.00pm
-Drama School 12-15 years
-NIDA Acting Techniques 16 years+
Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 October
10.00am-5.00pm
-Acting Accelerated 12-18 years
-Audition Intensive 16 years+
The contemporary art scene fires up as an art show with a difference opens in the city centre. SUB-150 – The Affordable Art Show offers locals and tourists alike, a chance to explore Cairns’ vibrant arts industry. More than 60 tiny works, which reflect the diverse talents of the local region, will be on display at c1907 Contemporary Artspace from Tuesday 27 September.
Local artist group, Knock Knock Contemporary Artists’ Initiative is behind this exciting project, offering a gallery full of artworks at affordable prices. Every work will be for sale and priced at $150 or less. SUB-150 features 23 artists and is a show for all ages. Paintings, prints and sculptural works are just some of the offerings which will be on display until Saturday 15th October.
The Regional Arts Development Fund is Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.
Based on the acclaimed book by ecologist and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D., Living Downstream is an eloquent and cinematic feature-length documentary. This poetic film follows Sandra during one pivotal year as she travels across North America, working to break the silence about cancer and its environmental links.
“Handsomely photographed and powerfully argued… an arresting portrait.”
- Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post
“An absolute must-see.”
- Don Schwartz, CineSource Magazine
www.livingdownstream.com
Doors Open 6pm
Movie Screening 7pm
Entry $15 (Cash only)
The Beautiful Bras for Breast Cancer Exhibition will be officially opening at 5:30pm at Festival Cairns HQ, 105 Lake Street so drop by to see some impressive, weird and wacky bra art, plus raffle and drinks before movie!
The Beautiful Bras for Breast Cancer exhibition puts on a creative spin on one of our much loved wardrobe essentials ~ the brassiere.
Join us on Friday 30th September at 5:30pm for the Official Opening of the Beautiful Bras for Breast Cancer Exhibition at Festival Cairns HQ, 105 Lake Street.
Contributing artists include: Hayley Gillespie; Caroline Mudge; Coral Wilkinson; Pip Miller; Betty Oliver; Louisa Ennis-Thomas; Velvet Eldred; Sharone Spannenburg; Kylie Berke; Amanda Designed; Janine Bucklar; Claire Heathcock; Heather McGiffin; Paloma Ramos and Elizabeth Barton.
The bras will be displayed from Monday 26th September until Friday 21st October where they will then be auctioned off at the Pink Ribbon High Tea on Sunday 23rd October at the Shangri La Cairns.
The Bras Opening will be followed by a movie screening 'Living Downstream' at the Centre of Contemporary Arts, 96 Abbott Street. Tickets $15 available at the door.
~ Sharing creativity with a purpose ~