Accession No
2017.55
Description
Ghost net turtle sculpture 'Bee Dee' made by Florence Gutchen, 2016. Made from blue, green, yellow, black and white re-claimed plastic fishing nets. Predominantly yellow underbelly with black and white eyes on head.
Place
Oceania; Australasia; Australia; Queensland; Torres Strait Islands; Erub [Darnley Island]
Period
21st century
Source
RedDot Gallery; Erub Arts; Herle, Anita (Dr) [collector]; Haddon, Celia [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2017.55; 16-30
Cultural Affliation
Material
Plastic
Local Term
Measurements
375mm x 85mm x 562mm
Events
Exhibition (Maudslay Gallery)
EXH.2018.4 | Pacific Currents
Event Date
Author: Remke Velden
Context (Related Documents)
Artist biographies, invoice and terms and conditions of sale in Object History File
Event Date 2017
Author: rachel hand
Context (Labels & Markings)
Rectangular white paper label notes [in black ink]: 'Florence Gutchen/16-30/Anita Herle (camb).'
Event Date 16/1/2018
Author: Remke Velden
Description (Physical description)
Ghost net turtle sculpture 'Bee Dee' made by Florence Gutchen, 2016. Made from blue, green, yellow, black and white re-claimed plastic fishing nets. Predominantly yellow underbelly with black and white eyes on head.
Event Date 16/1/2018
Author: Remke Velden
Context (Amendments / updates)
Acquired through RedDot Gallery, Singapore, in connection with Erub Arts (Erub Erwer Meta- Darnley Island Arts Centre)
Event Date 12/10/2018
Author: rachel hand
Context (References)
Images of the turtle as used on the museum's outreach bicyle.
Event Date 27/9/2023
Author: rachel hand
FM:279112
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