SENDING A CLEAR MESSAGE

WATER is the central theme of the Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair’s virtual fashion show this year.

The Water is Sacred sustainable fashion showcase will feature the work of seven designers, backdropped by some of North Queensland’s most picturesque locations.

The 90-minute digital broadcast at the Tanks Arts Centre will celebrate water and its connection to country.

Fashion designer and onehalf of the creative duo behind Water is Sacred, Simone Arnol, said this year’s event delivered a narrative through sustainable fashion, wearable art and was a fusion of both contemporary and traditional dance.

“We must practice in the water culture continuum,” Ms Arnol said.

“Water is life. We are drawn to it. Sometimes there is too much, other times, too little.

“But increasingly, the presence of, or absence of, water is chaotic, with its unpredictable patterns forever resulting in natural disaster.”

Water is Sacred will be broadcast on CIAF channels from 7pm, August 21.

Picture: BRENDAN RADKE WATER IS LIFE: (Clockwise from back left) Kenny Holroyd, Ebony Doyle, Kyle Shortjoe, Lynette Gee Gee, Benita Williams, Tahanee Buli and Zoe Arnol during a break in CIAF fashion showcase rehearsals at the Tanks Arts Centre. This year’s theme is Water is Sacred.