Replant: a new generation of botanical art (2006)
Replant is an excursion through the eyes of six different artists into the remarkable world of plants in the tropical north of Australia. This exciting folio of limited edition etchings explores the unique characteristics of species that survive and prosper through the climatic extremes of monsoonal rains, dry weather and wild fires.
Gathering at Daly River, 230 kilometres southwest of Darwin in March 2006 the artists explored the scientific, cultural and social aspects of Indigenous plant species with traditional knowledge custodians and ethno botanist Glenn Wightman. Together they distilled ideas and visions in an acutely observed survey of Top End flora and environment. The group then returned to Darwin to the printmaking studio of master printmaker Basil Hall to resolve the work.
Replant reflects the traditional role of women as gatherers of food and holders of knowledge, combined with the rise of printmaking as a significant medium for Indigenous artists.
Replant was exhibited at George Brown Darwin Botanical Gardens August 2006 as part of the Darwin Festival and is supported the Australia Council for the Arts, NT Research and Innovation Board and Arts NT.
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REPLANT EDUCATION KIT
Introduction
Replant is a project involving artists and scientists in the 'Top End' of Australia that took place in 2006. Students can explore Northern Australian flora through the eyes of seven artists as they share their observations of the hidden mysteries of plants, cultural stories, traditional knowledge and western science.
The Replant Education Kit is a downloadable resource available online as pdf files to print as required. The Education Kit has been designed to help students K – 12 and families appreciate and enjoy the Replant exhibition through activities and information appropriate to their age levels, experience and abilities. It can also be used for classroom activities.
Activities and information are divided into the following sections:
PROJECT NOTES: Download the PDF (2.1MB)>>
- The Project
- The Art
- The Science
LOCATION MAP: Download the PDF (180Kb)>>
PRE SCHOOL / LOWER PRIMARY: Download the PDF (164Kb)>>
- Pre-visit activities
- At the exhibition
- Post-visit activities
UPPER PRIMARY / SECONDARY: Download the PDF (1.9MB)>>
- Pre-visit activities
- Visiting the exhibition
- Post-visit activities
UPPER SECONDARY: Download the PDF (160Kb)>>
- Activity Sheet 1
- Activity Sheet 2
Acknowledgements
These materials were developed by Artback NT for use in schools and at exhibition venues. The activities may be reproduced for teaching purposes. Permission to reproduce any material for other purposes must be obtained from Artback NT.
Education Kit: Angus Cameron, Nomad Art Productions
Replant tour itinerary 2010-2011
Managed by M&GSQ
Venue |
State |
Opening Date |
Closing date |
Chinchilla White Gums Gallery |
QLD |
6 July 2010 |
31 July 2010 |
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery |
NSW |
7 Aug 2010 |
19 Sept 2010 |
The Centre for Scenic Rim Arts & Culture – Beaudesert |
QLD |
5 Oct 2010 |
27 Nov 2010 |
Hervey Bay Regional Gallery |
QLD |
4 Feb 2011 |
26 Mar 2011 |
Grafton Regional Gallery |
NSW |
13 April 2011 |
22 May 2011 |
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum |
QLD |
27 May 2011 |
25 June 2011 |
Mundubbera Regional Art Gallery |
QLD |
16 July 2011 |
25 Aug 2011 |
Tableland Regional Gallery, Atherton |
QLD |
2 Sept 2011 |
2 Oct 2011 |
Cowra Regional Art Gallery |
NSW |
22 Oct 2011 |
20 Nov 2011 |
Replant Tour Itinerary 2008-2010
| Venue | State | Opening date | Closing date |
| Botanic Gardens Trust Sydney | NSW | 4 July 2008 | August 2008 |
| Olive Pink Botanic Gardens | NT | 6 Sept 2008 | 8 Oct 2008 |
| QUT Art Museum | QLD | 30 Oct 2008 | 21 Dec 2008 |
| Coomalie Cultural Centre | NT | 6 Feb 2009 | 20 Mar 2009 |
| Nyinkka Nyunyu Cultural Centre | NT | 1 April 2009 | 13 May 2009 |
| Mildura Art Gallery | VIC | 4 June 2009 | 8 July 2009 |
| Burnie Regional Gallery | TAS | 24 July 2009 | 13 Sept 2009 |
| Australian National Botanic Garden | ACT | 16 Nov 2009 | 31 Jan 2010 |
| Hawkesbury Regional Gallery | NSW | 12 Feb 2010 | 21 Mar 2010 |
| Botanic Gardens of Adelaide | SA | 1 April 2010 | 30 May 2010 |
