THE LONG TIDE: CONTEMPORARY GHOST NET ART
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GHOSTNETS AUSTRALIA AND CURATED BY TASHA FINN

GhostNets Australia, an alliance of 22 Indigenous communities who work together to care for country,

are bringing the devastating effects of ghost nets to the public’s attention with The Long Tide.

This colourful exhibition of artworks woven from discarded commercial fishing nets aims to

introduce this brilliant new genre of contemporary weaving, highlight the work of key artists,

and raise awareness of the environmental impact of ghost nets.

EXHIBITION OPENS 12 APRIL 2012 | CONTINUES UNTIL 9 JUNE 2012 | ADMISSION FREE

IMAGE: Aly de Groot, Basket grouping, 2011. Reclaimed fishing nets, found objects and fishing line. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Fiona Morrison.