by Guest Writers Suzie Cheel and Des Walsh
Installation: âFlotsam, upright, after the stormâ, Duranbah Beach, February 2010
Materials: Sand, found objects (timber)
Artist: Some Anonymous Surfer Dude
Duranbah (accent on the second syllable, as in Duran Duran) Beach is only used by board riders and boogie boarders. Walking there one morning this week after big storms, we saw trees, branches, seaweed and various other bits of flotsam and jetsam strewn along the beachfront. Then this, with the upright pole definitely not even a freak effect from the storm.
Tantalizing.
We were reminded of many contemporary art exhibitions in trendy galleries we have visited. Only here there was no cheap wine and crackers, no little card explaining in artspeak what the work âmeansâ. Nor any red sticker, or price tag
Literally, priceless.
Look around. Find some priceless creation today in your neighbourhood.
