Wildflowering by Design - Sunshine Coast
'WIldflowering by Design' is showing at Caloundra Regional Gallery from 17 October to 30 November, 2025. The opening event was on Saturday 18 October.
An extensive range of public programs are on offer, see the gallery website. For additional walk and draw events with guest artists see Eventbrite
'Wildflowering by Design' presents works by Queensland artists who work across the art and design spectrum, taking a fresh look at our botanical and wildflower heritage. The exhibition is curated by Dr Susan Davis and Dr Lisa Chandler.
Artists featured include: Rose Barrowcliffe, Nai Nai Bird, Renata Buziak, Donna Davis, Joolie Gibbs, Anne Harris, Nicole Jakins, Shelley Pisani, Edith Rewa, Cara Ann Simpson, Marni Stuart and Emma Thorp.
A range of work by other local artists is included. Design Lab participants included:
Bernice Wood, Chloe Watego, Fiona Harding, Fuschia Darling, Grace Smith, Jasmine Veronique, Libby Derham, Megan Ruby Lee, Nicole Voevodin-Cash, Rosie Lloyd-Giblett, Suzanne Breeze, Zartisha Davis
This project was made possible by funding from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. It is also supported through the Regional Arts Development Fund which is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. It is also supported by Caloundra Regional Gallery and the Design Lab by UniSC & UniSC gallery.
An extensive range of public programs are on offer, see the gallery website. For additional walk and draw events with guest artists see Eventbrite
'Wildflowering by Design' presents works by Queensland artists who work across the art and design spectrum, taking a fresh look at our botanical and wildflower heritage. The exhibition is curated by Dr Susan Davis and Dr Lisa Chandler.
Artists featured include: Rose Barrowcliffe, Nai Nai Bird, Renata Buziak, Donna Davis, Joolie Gibbs, Anne Harris, Nicole Jakins, Shelley Pisani, Edith Rewa, Cara Ann Simpson, Marni Stuart and Emma Thorp.
A range of work by other local artists is included. Design Lab participants included:
Bernice Wood, Chloe Watego, Fiona Harding, Fuschia Darling, Grace Smith, Jasmine Veronique, Libby Derham, Megan Ruby Lee, Nicole Voevodin-Cash, Rosie Lloyd-Giblett, Suzanne Breeze, Zartisha Davis
This project was made possible by funding from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. It is also supported through the Regional Arts Development Fund which is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. It is also supported by Caloundra Regional Gallery and the Design Lab by UniSC & UniSC gallery.
Sunshine Coast Wildflowering Art and Design - local artist exhibition publication
Sunshine Coast Wildflowering Design Lab
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Sunshine Coast artists and designers were invited to submit an expression of interest to secure a place in the Sunshine Coast Wildflowering Design Lab taking place from 13-17 January 2025.
The intensive Design Lab was based at the University of the Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs) in January 2025 and feature knowledge sharing, professional development and skills exchange in various art and design media. During daily sessions, the wildflower and plant history and heritage of the region was explored. These experiences were enriched by the utilisation of UniSC's state of the art Maker Space, enabling participants to have access to equipment including design technologies, iPads, sound recording and 3D printing. Throughout the intensive Design Lab week participants participated in workshops and explorative making. A selection of work will be curated to be shared as the local component of the touring ‘Wildflowering by Design’ exhibition A number of places were reserved for First Nations artists/designers. |
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About the Design Lab
The Design Lab was led by Wildflowering by Design curators Dr Sue Davis and Dr Lisa Chandler with a number of exhibition artists including Marni Stuart and Donna Davis, Judy Barrass and First Nations artist Lyndon Davis. .
The Design Lab was led by Wildflowering by Design curators Dr Sue Davis and Dr Lisa Chandler with a number of exhibition artists including Marni Stuart and Donna Davis, Judy Barrass and First Nations artist Lyndon Davis. .
