Where do I belong? Our birds through art

Bird lovers, art enthusiasts and curious young minds are invited to spread their wings at Where do I belong? Our birds through art - a captivating contemporary exhibition celebrating the beauty, wonder and vulnerability of Australia's native birds.

Showing at Logan Art Gallery from June 20 to August 29, this free exhibition has been specially designed for young people aged 5 to 30, using a powerful combination of art, sound and video to inspire hope and action for a more sustainable future.

Bringing together an impressive collection of works from some of Australia's most acclaimed artists, visitors can explore pieces by Richard Lewer, Lucy Culliton, Del Kathryn Barton, Michael Cook, Ben Quilty, Leila Jeffreys and the creative team from Dead Puppet Society, alongside several other nationally recognised artists.

Adding a strong local voice to the exhibition are 15 newly commissioned works by local artists, with several pieces created in collaboration with community members. Together, these artworks explore the connection between people, place and nature while encouraging visitors to imagine a future where Australia's birdlife can thrive.

One of the exhibition's standout experiences is STORYBOX, a mesmerising 12-minute audio-visual installation featuring The Birds of Australia paintings by renowned naturalists John Gould and Elizabeth Gould. Originally created in the 1800s, these historic artworks are reimagined through immersive sound and moving imagery, offering a fresh perspective on Australia's remarkable bird species.

Blending creativity, community and conservation, Where do I belong? Our birds through art is an inspiring outing for families, students, art lovers and anyone passionate about protecting the natural world.

The exhibition is free to attend, however bookings are recommended.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Arts Showcase Program and the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland, and Community Bank Logan and Helensvale, a franchise of Bendigo Bank.

Image credits: 
Michael Cook, Nature Morte (Blackbird), 2021, inkjet print on paper, 91 x 122 cm, edition 7. Logan Art Collection. Donated 2026. Photograph Louis Lim, image courtesy Logan Art Gallery

 Nicola Hooper, Space invaders and Morris willows, 2024, watercolour and gouache, papercut and wire 76 cm x 48 cm, hung over Space invaders wallpaper, 2026, digitally printed from watercolour drawings and lithographic print, size variable. Image courtesy the artist

 Abul-Rahman Abdullah, The Days 2017, wood, oil, paint, 240V lighting, dimensions variable (detail). Commissioned by Campbelltown Arts Centre for the exhibition Myuran Sukumaran: Another Day in Paradise, 2017. Campbelltown City Council Art Collection. Purchased 2018. Photo: Document Photography

 Dead Puppet Society - David Morton, Rosellas, 2022, brass and copper, 30 x 42 x 30 cm. Photography by David Kelly, image courtesy the artist and Dead Puppet Society

 Australian Museum, The Birds of Australia STORYBOX, 2023, digital cube with a 12-minute audio-visual, 200 x 200 x 200 cm. Image courtesy Australian Museum and ESEM Projects © ESEM Projects

 Anna Louise Richardson, I asked for a sign (wedge-tailed eagle) (detail), 2022, charcoal on cement fibreboard, 202 x 126 x 3 cm. Photography Natasha Harth. Courtesy of Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Art Collection

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