Spectral Sensoria

Spectral Sensoria is a creative community project I facilitated in April 2021, which was initially developed as part of my Toowoomba Arts Footprint Artist Residency. The project explores the full spectrum of sensory perception through a deep engagement and connection with the environment.

During the first phase of Spectral Sensoria through Toowoomba Arts Footprint, I sought expressions of interest from community members and artists to participate in a multi-sensory creative project. Seven people participated as artists in the project including:

  • Jennifer Baker
  • Jade Courtney (also engaged as project videographer)
  • Dr Sue Davis
  • Nicole Jakins
  • Annica Marks
  • Kelli McAlpine
  • Jemma White

I would like to acknowledge and thank:

  • Gummingurru Aboriginal Corporation
  • Uncle Conrad & Uncle Shannon Bauwens (Jarowair-Wakka Wakka)
  • Paul Carmody (Bundjalung, Lama Lama and Migaloo)
  • Damon Anderson (Gamilaroi, Kullilli, Bundjalung and Wakka Wakka)
  • Wendy Green (TAF & QLD Museums)
  • Michelle Blair (TAF & SWQ-RASN)
  • Sue Lostroh, Tina Wilson & Tiffany Shafran (TAF & TRAG)
  • Joey Dixon & Chasley Wilson (TSHS)
  • Arts Queensland
  • Toowoomba Arts Footprint
  • The Friends of Cobb+Co Museum
  • Cobb+Co Museum (QLD Museums)
  • South West QLD Regional Arts
  • Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery
  • Empire Theatre
  • Toowoomba State High School

Click on this link: Expressions of Interest (EOI) to read more information and the original EOI form for the project and Cara-Ann’s practice.

The Toowoomba Arts Footprint Artists in Residence Program was developed by The Friends of Cobb+Co Museum, a group of key Toowoomba Community members who support the Museum. The program provides a special opportunity for three Queensland artists to share their creative skills with the Toowoomba community through demonstrations, workshops and displays. This program has been fully funded by Arts Queensland and South West Qld Regional Arts.

Videography: Jade Courtney (https://vimeo.com/jadecourtneymedia).

Spectral Sensoria | Phase Two

The resounding success of the first phase of Spectral Sensoria has inspired me to continue developing this project. I am currently seeking funding opportunities to continue the project. Stay tuned for announcements of new Expressions of Interest or other Spectral Sensoria initiatives!

Image above: Annica Marks listens to the wisdom of a Bunya pine. Photo: Jade Courtney 2021.
Images below (L-R): Paul Carmody leads a tour of Peacehaven Botanic Park (Photo: Jade Courtney 2021). 
Jemma White at Paradise Falls (Photo: Jade Courtney 2021).