Beautiful art has a sad island history
A BITTERSWEET feeling fills Erub Island-born Lorna McEwan whenever she sees the ghost net art made by her people.
“I feel proud but I feel sad at the same time because of what’s happening,” she said.
“I just feel proud to see they are doing something, using something that’s rubbish, that’s causing problems in the marine life, in the seas, and turning it into beautiful works of art.”
Ghost net artwork, made from drifting fishing nets that wash up in remote Cape York and the Torres Strait, has achieved global popularity since an exhibit in Monaco last year. Yesterday, Arts Minister Mitch Fifield announced $200,000 in funding for the Au Karem ira Lamar Lu ghost net exhibition, which is bound for Singapore.
The exhibit will run at the Asian Civilisations Museum from June to August this year.
“The exhibition will highlight the relationship Erub artists have with the sea and the environment,” Mr Fifield said. On sale until Tuesday 2nd May, 2017. Savings based on our Brisbane metropolitan sell price. Specials are subject to store availability at QLD Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores only. Products may not be available at Woolworths Metro, Woolworths online or Caltex Woolworths co-branded fuel outlets. *In one transaction (excl. gift cards, tobacco & alcohol) at participating Woolworths Supermarkets (incl. online). While stocks last or until 30/05/17. T&Cs apply, visit woolworths.com.au/heroes