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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