Beneath the Surface

Online talks for autumn

Our Beneath the Surface program will see a shift this year from a monthly talk and tour series to a special talk and tour series that will continue to highlight behind-the-scenes work both at the museum and within our communities.

All our online talks are recorded and available on the museum’s website. Simply type ‘Beneath the Surface’ into the search bar.

TO KICK OFF OUR PROGRAM IN 2024, we have an exclusive interview with Sonny Tilders, Creative Director of Creature Technology Co. Go behind the scenes with the makers of the life-size groper puppet that is the title character of the 2022 film Blueback, and is now the star of our current exhibition Blueback: Sharing the Secrets. Explore the process of crafting a puppet that had to seamlessly engage with actors under water using traditional film puppetry techniques, and gain insights directly from industry professionals, including valuable advice on breaking into this exciting field of work.

Additionally, this year will feature a presentation by Dr Samuel Dix, delving into his research on the Djulirri art site in Arnhem Land. The site boasts an incredible collection of Indigenous rock art, featuring depictions of early Makassan and European vessels. Dr Dix will discuss his contributions to enhancing our comprehension of contact and its influence on people, as evidenced in the archaeological record, with an emphasis on rock art.

Our third talk lined up for this year is from the team at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) on their project Seabirds to Seascapes. Learn about their role in this important project that aims to restore our precious marine ecosystems in Sydney Harbour by installing Living Seawalls in the harbour and replanting crayweed forests along Sydney’s coast.

Keep an eye on the Beneath the Surface webpage for updates on the dates and times of these talks. The talks will also be recorded and posted on our website.

Sophie Arnott, Temporary and Touring Exhibitions Coordinator