Projects
Art, nature and Dreamtime of Southern Moreton Bay – the creativity of Quandamooka Country.
Desmond Kelly’s favourite memory is of flying with the great Australian aviator Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith. He even has the original ticket to prove it!
Joe Geia is a world-renowned singer, songwriter & painter. He’s been one of the biggest influences on generations of indigenous artists – paving the way for them to achieve recognition and success. Once you hear his stories of Australia’s black history, you will never forget.
Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) – the best-known island on the Redlands Coast. It’s a tourist mecca for visitors from around the world. It’s also home to the Quandamooka people, who proudly keep their long history as first Australians & their creative traditions alive.
Tricia Dobson is a multi-disciplinary artist who paints, draws, weaves, and works in ceramics. She thrives on pushing creative boundaries, and is deeply committed to protecting the natural environment.
Everyone knew Ted Upton on Macleay Island. He was the ‘barefoot’ sculptor who created magic. He travelled the world, but found his special place and artistic fulfilment with tight community he loved.
Coochiemudlo Island has a special place in the history of the Bay Islands. This is where British explorer Matthew Flinders became first European to step on the island in 1799. Locals are proud of the centuries-old connections with Indigenous Australians, who originally named the red cliffs Kutchi-Mudlo – which translates to “red earth stone”.
Sharon Jewell is a multi-media artist on Macleay Island. She is passionate about her craft and and spent many years in academia – which honed her critical skills.
Rob Walker is a metal and timber artist, but he didn’t start his creative work until after he retired and moved to Coochiemudlo Island. The sea change took him by surprise, but he’s very proud that his art pieces help keep the environment cleaner.
Troy White is an internationally renowned Aviation artist and author. His love of planes began when he was a small child in the USA, and he turned his skills into a lifetime career, based on Lamb Island.
Lynda Faulkner’s art is as bright and sassy as her personality. She was always sketching – even as a child. But art didn’t become a full-time job until she returned to her family home on Macleay Island.
Karragarra is the smallest inhabited Southern Moreton Bay Island. “Karra” has always taken big steps to promote a cleaner environment. It was a real coup when they attracted the notice of a national champion of Permaculture!
Art, nature and Dreamtime of Southern Moreton Bay – the creativity of Quandamooka Country – edited for a school audience.