‘Our Special Place – Tallow Creek’ Exhibition on 10 to 12 March

Published on 09 March 2021

Byron Shire Council is proud to support a unique exhibition created by University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Landscape Architect Masters student Nathan Galluzzo, Our Special Place – Tallow Creek, at Byron Bay’s Lighthouse Cottage this Wednesday 10 March until Friday 12 March.  Admission is free.

The exhibition is a showcase of Nathan’s research project which focusses on using drawings as a measure and means of capturing, recording and delivering stories tied to Tallow Creek, focussing on the complexities of ecosystems associated with the ICOLL (intermittent closed and open lake or lagoon) and the significance of the cultural connection of the Arakwal people to the area.  

“Nathan has worked closely with two very important people who have an intricate connection to Tallow Creek, incorporating the stories and wisdom of Arakwal leader Uncle Norm and Suffolk Park Dune Care veteran Helen Brown,” Council’s Coast, Biodiversity and Sustainability Coordinator Chloe Dowsett said.

“Nathan approached Council to learn more about Tallow Creek as part of his Masters but we have ended up learning so much from him through his deep examination of this place and its history and connection to country.

“Nathan’s work has exposed a deeper level of understanding of Tallow Creek providing insights into ecosystem dynamics activated by his drawing process and research methods,” Ms Dowsett said.

“Our Special Place – Tallow Creek is a really beautiful and moving exhibition that asks us all to take a moment to consider the stories and beauty of this sacred space from both indigenous and non-indigenous perspectives.

“It is a multi-sensory experience featuring audio visual presentations from Uncle Norm and Arakwal, as well as ecological perspectives from Helen Brown.

“This exhibition gives you a whole new understanding and connection to Tallow Creek – it’s like seeing it through completely new eyes,” Ms Dowsett said.

Our Special Place – Tallow Creek’ Lighthouse Cottage, Byron Bay Date: 10 March – 12 March 2020   Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm

Group bookings (more than 6 people) and tours call: 0459 541 230 

For more information contact Council’s Coast, Biodiversity and Sustainability Coordinator Chloe Dowsett on 6626 7128.