Ocean LAB invites you into an space where audiences can contemplate their relationship with golden ecklonia. The event comprises an audiovisual installation and a Q&A with the Ocean LAB artists and Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Corrina Eccles, hosted at Platform Arts, Geelong.

Please note: This webpage provides the booking link for just the Q & A and A/V presentation, from 12:30-1:30pm. Attendance is free, but booking is required.

The full itinerary:

Saturday April 12th
11:00-12:00 listening at Eastern Beach
12:00-12:30 sound walk to Platform
12:30-1:30 Q & A and A/V presentation - book via this page.

Ocean LAB invites you to explore the hidden wonders of Australia's Great Southern Reef through a multisensory journey that bridges land and sea. Let the haunting songs of the ocean guide you through this unique ecosystem, as you discover the intricate connections between freshwater and saltwater environments that shape our coastal identity.

The journey continues at Platform Arts, where cutting-edge technology brings you face-to-face with the kelp restoration supporting the 8,000 kilometres of Australia's southern coastline. This innovative installation explores local efforts to protect and promote the Great Southern Reef—a biodiversity hotspot spanning five states that remains one of Australia's best-kept natural secrets. Through immersive soundscapes, visual artistry, and scientific insight, Ocean LAB creates a space where audiences can contemplate their relationship with golden ecklonia. As climate change threatens these underwater forests, this exhibition serves as both a celebration of their beauty and a call to action for their protection.

Join us in exploring the delicate balance between human and non-human worlds, as we navigate the urgent need to preserve the Great Southern Reef for future generations. Step into a world where art, science, and restoration converge to tell the story of one of Australia's most remarkable natural treasures.

This unique project is brought to the community as a free, accessible event through support from a City of Greater Geelong Arts Project grant.

Banner image by Prue Francis.