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Anthropocene 
(re)action: states of change

(re)action: states of change is a collaborative, cross-regional arts project that highlights the beauty of, and threats to, our coastal and marine environments. Two established Mackay artists, Glenda Hobdell (aka LaBudda) and Donna Maree Robinson, are joined by invited emerging artists, Perry Hobdell and Catherine Hodby. Together they have connected their individual reactions to place to present exciting synergies in the collaborative work. Images by previous participant, Whitsundays’ artist, Jessa Lloyd, are included in some collaborative works.

 

Anthropocene is an interactive, transmedia installation emerging from the collaborative project. The immersive work is inspired by the artists’ collective experience of the coral reef and coastal environs of the Mackay-Whitsundays region. The work aims to create a sense of wonder, reverence, belonging, and awe of the reef but also to raise critical environmental concerns. In addition, it is hoped that the interactive installation work will generate meaningful dialogue through audience engagement in an immersive experience where they become a crucial driver of change. 

Concept drawings and process images

Iteration 1 – Gallery•31, CQU Mackay City Campus | 29 July 2022
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Iteration 2 – Great Barrier Reef Festival, Airlie Beach | 5–7 August 2022
Comments (10)

Guest
Aug 09, 2022

Such an engaging and impressive concept. Really enjoyed the different lights and sounds amongst the bleached reef, and the clever sensor for the invisible ink reveal.

Thank you for bringing this wonderful display to our town


Guest
Aug 06, 2022

Powerful, engaging and immersive. Art and life. Thanks for sharing!


Guest
Aug 06, 2022

So beautiful!!! Beautiful installation!


Guest
Aug 06, 2022

An incredibly immersive installation that instantly makes you think of coral bleaching and human impact on the reef. It feels beautiful but also a little unsettling.


Guest
Aug 06, 2022

Absolutely beautifuo to see such creativitiy and love put into this project!


Guest
Aug 06, 2022

A beautiful, haunting and thought provoking instillation. An amazing work


Guest
Aug 06, 2022

This is so cool, you should check it out


Guest
Aug 06, 2022

Unique and interesting


Guest
Aug 06, 2022

Awesome display... well done to all involved


Guest
Aug 06, 2022

Fantastic collaboration - the installation is lifelike and interactive exposing what can happen to the reef in the future

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