Join us to hear from These Entanglements: Ecology After Nature artists, Alicia Frankovich, Norton Fredericks, Caitlin Franzmann and UQ Art Museum curator Kyle Weise.

1:30pm: Artist talks begin

2:30pm: Artist talks concludes

This is a free event, however registration is encouraged.

Stick around for Featherstar 2025 a performance by Alicia Frankovich, which begins at 3:00pm.

Alicia Frankovich’s multidisciplinary practice explores the potential for new modes of imagining both human and non-human forms and behaviours. Micro and macro worlds converge and morph within her work, which has examined subjects ranging from probiotics, viruses, and strands of DNA, through to planetary systems. Frankovich pushes the limits of these phenomena, speculating on new possibilities and relations between what might normally be seen as disparate lives and worlds. Her new work is part of a longer-term project of constructing images of the Anthropocene or Capitalocene, that foreground humanity’s entanglement with the more-than-human world.

Norton Fredericks (they/ he) born 1990 in Tulmur, Ipswich is a queer visual artist and workshop facilitator. Norton has mixed European and Aboriginal Australian (Murri) heritage and currently lives on Kombumerri Country, Gold Coast. Their work is at the intersection of science and art, exploring the dialogue between environmental sustainability, queer ecologies and First Nations knowledges. Investigating these themes through research and practice-based artwork Norton explores historical and ancient techniques in a contemporary way that is often site specific, responding to place and Country. As Norton examines how elements interact with materials, they use the mechanics of natural fibres, organic chemistry, microscopy, and metals to imbue their work with geographical memory. There is deep consideration for the sustainable materials chosen, focusing on the recyclable or compostable. Due to their relational approach, their work aims to overcome plant blindness and inspire deeper environmental care.

Caitlin Franzmann is a Brisbane based artist who works with installation, sound, performance, and community-based projects. In reaction to the fast pace and sensory overstimulation of contemporary urban life, she encourages people to slow down and pay closer attention to their surroundings and interactions with nature. By creating thoughtful and engaging experiences in galleries and public spaces, she fosters conversation and reflection on local histories, ecosystems, and environmental issues.

Images left to right:

Norton Fredericks, image courtesy of the artist. Alicia Frankovich, photography by Alex Martinis Roe. Caitlin Franzmann, photography by Louis Lim.