Join in the TOXIC SURF community-led movement that brings together art, science, environmental stewardship, activism, First Nations wisdom and ocean-loving communities to illuminate our interconnectedness with the natural world and inspire active hope in the face this ecological crisis.
Gather with us to share the story of the harmful algal bloom Karenia Mikimotoi and its devastating impact on the South Australian coastline and community. Through the creation of a community-made spectacle of roving oceanic lantern sculptures and performance, we invite you to join in! - as we unite for urgent action to amplify the long-standing warnings to protect and care for our waterways.
Ngarrindjeri Elder Mark Koolmatrie weaves the Dreaming story of Kondoli, the whale who brought fire, as we welcome the migrating whales on their journey from the southern waters into the Gulf. The migration becomes a symbol of hope, spectacle and new life that brings the next iteration of TOXIC SURF from the South Coast to the Mid Coast.
Exhibition launch: 5:30pm
Bring a bowl and enjoy a beautifully cooked meal by Aldinga Soup Kitchen (by donation) and Pirate Life Brewery in the Good Bank Garden until 6:30pm.
Join us for a powerful greeting to Spirit and Place with Mullawirra burka meyu - senior man dry forest Kaurna and Narrunga Traditional Owner Karl Telfer 6:30pm.
Walk with us to Mclaren Vale Hall for the screening of Surfers for Climate film Sea-Sick and a special presentation with Marine Biologist Anita Thomas who will bring a scientific perspective, while author and Nukunu man Dr. Jared Thomas will share cultural reflections and knowledge of Sea Country. Enjoy freshly made sandwiches donated generously by Myyraki at Mount Compass.
Join in the Roving Community Art Oceanic Lantern Performance from 8:00pm:
We begin with a spoken word with Adela May and a collection of video projections by artists and ocean lovers, including Marine Ecologist Janine Baker as we project onto the Good Bank community mural facilitated by artist Sair Bean.
Oceanic Lanterns made by community and local artists facilitated by Mark Timberlake and featuring storytelling by Ngarrindjeri Elder Mark Koolmatrie.
8:45pm we celebrate with a closing film by local artist Henry Jock Walker & Open Space Contemporary Arts OSCA: A Monument to Triggs Two, adding further depth to this urgent conversation.
This event has been made possible by the generous support from:
our partner Nature Festival
Nature Festival Regional Micro-grants supported by RAA and Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
City of Onkaparinga Quick Response Community Grants
Community Contemporary Inc,.
Good Bank Gallery
The Wild South
Daily Grind
Kool Tours
Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries
Open Space Contemporary Arts OSCA
Please note there is no on-site parking
Check out the other TOXIC SURF events including:
TOXIC SURF Ocean Lantern Making Community Art Workshops - help make illuminated oceanic sculptures and lanterns with artist Mark Timberlake, along with local artists from Community Contemporary Inc. and Good Bank Gallery for the community art roving performance as we join together to honour our marine life & ocean. https://events.humanitix.com/toxic-surf-mid-coast-lantern-making
TOXIC SURF Art and Eco-Resilience Workshop - creatively engage in a coastal-theme restorative art session including painting and storytelling. An opportunity to explore our interconnectedness with the natural world and active hope as we face this ecological crisis. https://www.naturefestival.org.au/event/toxic-surf-art-and-eco-resilience-workshop
TOXIC SURF Community Art Exhibition – featuring: local artists, community stories, grassroots environmental initiatives, community action groups and the science behind the harmful algal bloom Karenia mikimotoi and its devastating impact on South Australia’s coastline and community. With feature artist Christian Lock https://www.naturefestival.org.au/event/toxic-surf-exhibition
Head on over to @goodbankgallery or @toxic.surf linktr.ee to submit your art.
TOXIC SURF Film Screenings - Join us for a special film screening showcasing local voices and narratives that span environmental action through the surfing community, featuring the films: Sea-Sick by Surfers for Climate, and A Monument to Triggs Two by Henry Jock Walker and Open Space Contemporary Arts OSCA. https://www.naturefestival.org.au/event/toxic-surf-film-screenings
TOXIC SURF Choir and Songwriting Workshop - Local singer/songwriter Jamie Lena from Songlark Choir will be delivering a series of songwriting workshops as a means to express climate grief, in particular that in relation to the current harmful algal bloom wreaking havoc on our local marine life.
