Entangled Kin: Cyanotype Workshop with Norton Fredericks

Join These Entanglements: Ecology after Nature artist Norton Fredericks for a cyanotype workshop. This workshop will explore the links between ecology, forever chemical and bodies, drawing on Norton's works Blood Test 2024 and Contaminated 2024-25.

Part of this workshop will take place outside so please be sun safe and bring along a hat, sun safe clothing, sunscreen and water. We also recommend wearing a protective shirt or apron, as things might get a little messy.

Limited space available. If you can no longer attend, please let us know so that we can offer someone else the opportunity.

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.

Image: Norton Fredericks, eucalyptus tereticornis, red irongum (detail) 2025. Cyanotype toned with plant tannins, 300gsm paper. Courtesy of the artist.