Living Ghosts: Above and Below the Waves
Wendy Steinberg
Daily Opening Times :
19 September – 27 October, 2024
Weekdays: 9am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Embark on a journey into the ethereal realm of Tasmania’s threatened marine species through an art experience that connects you with their world. Tasmanian artist Wendy Steinberg invites you to explore the fragile beauty of the threatened creatures that dwell beneath and soar above the waves of Tasmania’s unique waters.
‘Living Ghosts: Above and Below the Waves’ is a follow up to Wendy Steinberg’s 2018 debut exhibition, ‘Creatures of the Deep’. Representing an evolution in the artist’s practice, this collection of work brings these threatened marine species to life, portrayed through a range of evocative artistic media.
Discover the Living Ghosts under threat
In Tasmania, we are fortunate to have some of the most distinctive marine environments on Earth. Yet, our marine species and the habitats that support them are in danger. The theme of ‘Living Ghosts: Above and Below the Waves’ underscores the very real risk of these species disappearing in our lifetime. The exhibition explores the mutual interdependence between the submarine and aerial worlds and how anthropogenic pressure in either domain threatens both.
Step into the mesmerising realm of Tasmania’s endangered marine species, brought to life through ink, watercolor, and mixed media artworks. Encounter the haunting elegance of the Maugean Skate, discover the elusive Spotted Handfish, marvel at the graceful flight of the wandering Albatross. These captivating species and more beckon you to delve deeper into their world, where each encounter reveals a story of survival and interconnectedness.
The Fight to Save the Living Ghosts
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness “Living Ghosts: Above and Below the Waves”. Delve into the enchanting world of Tasmania’s endangered marine species and learn about the conservation efforts underway to save these enchanting species from extinction.
Join Wendy in raising awareness about Tasmania’s marine biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these living treasures, and recognising the immense value they represent to our living world.
