This whimsical sculpture is made from ‘Ghost nets’, which are nets that are discarded by commercial fishing boats and then wash up on reefs and beaches, often with a detrimental impact on marine life and ecosystems. People from many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the region collect and repurpose the nets, for both artworks and utilitarian purposes. Aside from the fun and interesting aspects of this sculpture, there is a serious environmental message in these works.
Ghost nets, found materials, acrylic paint
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Warual and Waru Kazi
Brian Robinson – Waiben, Thursday Island, Language groups: Kala Lagaw and Wuthanthi
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A Little Community
Emily Floyd
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Ku 2016
Gary Namponan – Language groups: Wik-Alkan/Wik-Ngathan
Last updated: September 2023