Once a thriving nexus of consumer culture, built between land reclaimed from the Swan River and a chain of infilled lakes, the Carillion City Arcade now awaits a new occupation. Here, within the expansive space of a former food court, audiences encounter a community of edible plants that once thrived in the wetlands where a dry Perth now stands. Experimental artwork Wetland continues Linda’s practice of assembling plant communities within the built environment, working on this site-specific project with Balladong Whadjuk woman Vivienne Hansen and her unique knowledge of indigenous bushtucker and medicinal plants.
Linda Tegg with Vivienne Hansen, Wetland 2024, water, wetland plants of Boorloo, architectural interventions, supporting structures. Installation view in Carillon City, Perth. Originally commissioned by Perth Festival 2024 with the support of Wesfarmers Arts.
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Conversationalist and Cultural Advisor: Vivienne Hansen