Corrie Wright

Event date: 1 Mar 2010 - 4 Jul 2010

 

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Exhibit:  Caloundra Regional Gallery, May 26 - July 4

Performance:  World Environment Day, June 6, University of the Sunshine Coast

Working in a diversity of forms and processes Corrie's practice reflects a strong relational role for art. Applying different media elements such as sculpture, installation, multi-media, printmaking and artist books the work is very much concerned with interaction, collaboration and process. The concepts are grounded in all forms but tend to be a cross-fertilisation of ideas, concepts and content. This is also reflected in the constant movement between exhibitions, site specific, installation, collaborative working relationships and performance.

The Leaves Breathe

The Leaves that Breathe will investigate the urban tree and consider a social-ecological perspective that recognizes complex interactions as a central component for the wellbeing of trees. This perspective focuses on towns as urban ecosystems and dynamic environments in which the flora and fauna are a direct result of the human influence. How important to towns and town dwellers is the urban tree? How important in the town context is the tree linked to our wellbeing?

Urban trees when well planned promote ecological stability by providing habitats for wildlife, conserving soil and enhancing biodiversity, yet the urban tree is experiencing untold pressure as town developments compete for space.

An improved understanding of the emotional and symbolic meaning of trees could enable us to provide the kind of settings that contribute to significant and satisfying sense of place in the urban landscape.

Visit Corrie's blog

www.leavesbreathe.blogspot.com

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