artmail#77: The Nature Machine




					Opens 4 December 'The Nature Machine: Contemporary Art, Nature and Technology' is a new exhibition of contemporary art that is set to fire up imaginations of all ages this summer! It explores ideas and questions about nature, technology and visions of the future — Where did it all begin? How are we changing? Where are we going? Are we becoming artificial? Works by 30 Australian and international artists are featured, including several major new acquisitions on display at the Gallery for the first time. These include a video installation by Canadian artist Jana Sterbak, recently seen at the Venice Biennale 2003, with footage filmed entirely by her dog, Stanley. There’s a free activity book, interactive elements and lots more for kids to explore! Opens 4 December 2004 and continues throughout the summer holidays until 13 February 2005. Admission is free. Summer Festival for kids! Once you’ve experienced the exhibition, come back for ‘The Nature Machine’ Summer Festival — nine big days of free performances, workshops, artist talks and more. Daily from 10.30am to 2.30pm, 15–23 January 2005. Keep watching artmail for more information on the festival program.

		Animation workshops and screenings with Co Hoedeman Born in the Netherlands and based in Montreal, Canada, Co Hoedeman is an Oscar-winning animator who creates magical worlds with simple materials, including sand and coloured paper. Several of Hoedeman’s works are included in ‘The Nature Machine’ exhibition, and the artist will visit Brisbane to present screenings and workshops over the opening weekend of the exhibition.

		Screening and lecture for adults ‘Animation with a difference’ 7.00pm Friday 3 December A special opportunity for animators, film-makers and film buffs to hear Co Hoedeman speak about the art and techniques of his animations. Excerpts from his films will also be screened. Lecture Theatre. Bookings required and spaces are limited. Telephone (07) 3840 7255 during office hours or email.			Children's workshops 10.00am, 10.45am & 11.30am Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 December Children will work with artist Co Hoedeman to create their own animated work. Suitable for children 8–12 years. Bookings required and spaces are limited. Telephone (07) 3840 7255 during office hours or email.


					Children’s screening 2.00pm Sunday 5 December Children will be treated to a special screening of some of Co Hoedeman’s vibrant and enchanting films, including The sand castle, Tchou-Tchou, Ludovic: A crocodile in my garden, and Marianne’s theatre. Suitable for all ages. Lecture Theatre. No bookings necessary but seats are limited.

		‘The Nature Machine’ is an initiative of the Queensland Art Gallery, supported by the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art Children’s Art Centre. Media sponsors: Quest Community Newspapers Adshel HarrisonNess Image top: Sparky the exhibition mascot. Image middle: Co Hoedeman Le chateau de sable (The sand castle) (detail from film still) 1977 Courtesy: National Film Board of Canada Image bottom: Co Hoedeman Le jardin d’Ecos (The garden of Ecos) (detail from film still) 1997 Courtesy: National Film Board of Canada			QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY Melbourne Street, South Brisbane PO Box 3686 South Brisbane Queensland 4101 Australia Open 10.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday Tel: + 61 (0) 7 3840 7303 artmail@qag is a free e-bulletin from the Queensland Art Gallery.

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