SITEWORKS 2017: The Birds & The Bees

Overview

Bundanon Trust's annual SITEWORKS is back, with this year's theme, The Birds & The Bees, bringing together a motley crew of environmentalists, scientists and contemporary artists for an unusual weekend. Held over a full day and night on Saturday, September 23 at Bundanon Homestead (former home and studio of iconic Australian artist Arthur Boyd), you can spend the daylight hours exploring the quirky festivities on offer and then camp overnight on the historic property.

So what exactly will you be doing? First, the art: select invited artists have created site-specific works exploring this year's theme, turning the Homestead into a giant hive filled with sonic interpretations, installations and live performance. If you find yourself similarly inspired, there'll be life drawing sessions, a candle-making workshop and the opportunity to sculpt birds from natural and foraged materials.

If science is more your thing, head to the Talking Tent hosted by ABC's science broadcaster Robyn Williams, where you'll hear talks from bird experts, neuroscientists, wildlife ecologists and evolutionary scientists. There'll also be live music, erotic storytelling and honey mead to sip on.

It's potentially eccentric but guaranteed to be one of the most original weekends this year. Check out the full program here.