Yunbenun (Magnetic Island)
The Threats Are Here
Julie Woodlock
'Provocative art that confronts climate change.'
Challenge your understanding and question your responsibilities in this garden exhibition with environmental, political and social concerns. The Threats are Here is a retrospective of Woodlock's artworks from the past decade, primarily centred on threats to the environment and campaigns that the artist has been involved in.
Woodlock encourages viewers to consider their position on a variety of issues, include the effects of climate change; responsible fishing; politicians and effective global policies; reading the signs from nature when resources are being exhausted; cleaning up the sea; and citizens taking a stand to those in power when policies are not enacted by politicians.
The pop up will also feature plein-air paintings of Magnetic Island and a simple drop-in activity for children (accompanied by adult guardians).
Feature Image Credits: Julie Woodlock, Storm looming - the osprey protects its young, 2016, detail.
About the Artist
Julie Woodlock is an eco artist and activist whose concerns lie in the expansion of the port in Townsville and its impact on the Great Barrier Reef; the serious implications of breaching environmental regulations in coal mining companies such as ADANI; and the impact of pollutants and general contaminated waste which ends up as landfill. Woodlock's work is primarily mixed-media and often includes detritus, flotsam, jetsam and paint.
Event Information
Location Details
40 Armand Way, Arcadia, Magnetic Island 4819
Venue Accessibility
This venue’s conditions include:
- This is a private home studio; we ask to respect the artist’s property and belongings when visiting.
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance (steep driveway).
- Nearby accessible parking.
- Nearby accessible public transport (bus stations).
- Nearby street drop-off points.
- Signage indicating it is a PUNQ program.
- Toilet facilities located at Arcadia Village Motel.
- Quiet spaces available for participants, this location will have ambient or no music playing.
- Venues have been strategically designed for clear pathways throughout with a focus on minimising clutter.
- If participating in workshops, interactions, or artist talks at a pop up there will be an array of seating options provided.
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun 11am-1pm
