Michael Roberts - Stoic

Michael Roberts
Stoic
Photograph
41 x 41cm
Limited edition of 25

Artist Statement
The eastern hooded plover’s scientific name Thinornis cuccullatus cuccullatus means the hooded bird of the sand or beach. Here a plover faces into strong wind on an exposed beach and waits, with eyes half-closed and its feet slowly being covered by sand.

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This work was submitted by the artist as part of Wild Island's biennial Threatened Species Project. Proceeds from the sale of this work have been donated by the artist and Wild Island to organisations directly working in species support.

Threatened Species Project
A  WILD ISLAND EXHIBITION RAISING AWARENESS OF TASMANIA'S THREATENED SPECIES

There are 683 species of plants and animals, including insects and other invertebrates, on Tasmania's Threatened Species List. Yes, there are the iconic ones so many people know about, but there are numerous species that are tiny, little known or ‘less attractive’, which are no less important to our rich and varied eco-system. This new exhibition will expand our understanding of the range & diversity of threatened species and educate of their plight. It also aims to raise much needed funds to go towards their support. It’s a small thing we can do during an age of climate change, mass species decline and habitat loss.

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