In this episode of Cultural Currents, Lana Nguyen from A Climate For Art speaks to Kim Williams and Lucas Ihlein about their project, Sugar versus the Reef. The two speak to the history of sugarcane farming practices across Mackay and Central Queensland, the push towards regenerative agricultural practices from concerned community members to help preserve the health of the Great Barrier Reef, the role of socially engaged arts practice in listening to the dynamics of a place, and the role aesthetics can play in bringing different parts of the community together.14
Lucas Ihlein is an artist. His work connects socially engaged art, agriculture, and environmental stewardship. He lives in Wollongong, on Wadi Wadi and Dharawal Country.
Kim Williams is a practising artist who lives in Wollongong on Wadi Wadi Country. Her work explores the relationship of people with land and sea, through socially engaged art projects and gallery exhibitions. Kim’s art practice encompasses sculpture, design, drawing, multimedia installation, public events, performance and music.
Eliki Reade and Lana Nguyen
