Botanica is a contemporary exhibition of art installations created by local and national artists.
The Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens has been transformed into a temporary outdoor gallery (6-15 April) from 12 midday to 8pm daily in conjunction with Festival 2018.
The works created by 16 talented Australian artists are featured in the Brisbane CBD Gardens. Botanica is a Brisbane highlight of the Commonwealth Games Event City Festival 2018 which celebrates 12 days of free arts and cultural events.
Botanica also has a free public program for all ages including guided art walks, workshops and a children’s discovery trial.
Trophy Specimen
Trophy Specimen is made from recycled plastic, wire and fabric sourced and reprocessed from post-consumer waste and custom electronics. Created by Priscilla Bracks and Gavin Sade
Hairy Eyrie
Zana Wright, Botanica artist – Hairy Eyrie
‘Hairy Eyrie’ art installation is built from plant material which represents an Eagle’s ‘eyrie. An Eyrie is a large bird’s nest built from the resources nearby to the bird’s habitat.
Eagles build these eyries on tree-tops and cliff-faces to lay and incubate its eggs and raise its young. Each year the bird returns and adds more plant material to its nest. An enduring work of refurbished architecture!
Skunk Control’s illuminating Bastions of Light
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Botanica is an innovative and immersive concept that incorporates elements of a green environment into playful interventions and reflective installations. Sixteen artists from various disciplines and backgrounds have come together for the Botanica project in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. Skunk Control’s illuminating Bastions of Light is a mixed media installation including electronics, LEDs, light filters, acrylic, organic matter and steel.
Flourish Of Tents
Flourish of Tents is a wind activated handmade installation created by Georgina Humphries from discarded tent material. The colourful piece celebrates the vibrant collegial atmosphere of the 2018 Commonwealth Games 2018
Say It With Flowers
Artist Mona Ryder, ‘Say it with Flowers’ is a garden installation of coloured flowers that form images and text to denote how flowers communicate many emotions including love, comfort, forgiveness and pleasure.
Common Wealth
Common Wealth artwork recognises the historical role of the cultivation of the gardens. The paper ‘Lotus’ flowers are significant to many cultural groups representing resilience, purity, prosperity and rebirth. Artist Pamela See
Opening Hours
Open daily from 12pm -8pm, Extended hours Friday 13 April until 10pm, Free Event
