Event Recap: Situational Awareness exhibit by Linda Tegg with Rennee Turner and Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum

Apr 21

‍Situational Awareness is a new exhibit at the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum from Circular Economies artist Linda Tegg. We are please to share some images from the opening event, supported by Shire of Carnarvon.

The exhibition brought together artworks created through extended time spent at Bush Bay and across the region, shaped by tidal rhythms, artificial satellite trails and shared moments of quiet attention. Developed during her time visiting Carnarvon in small stints over the last two years, these works reflect a slow, site-responsive practice grounded in care, collaboration and ecological awareness.

The opening evening included a Welcome to Country by Yinggarda woman Rennee Turner. Who also reflected on her time with Tegg and the joy of being able to share her deep cultural knowledge of night sky stories. The two women collaborated by documenting the satellite trails moving above Carnarvon, and then translating that on the ground with natural elements such as the sea grass at Bush Bay.

This exhibition is the first presentation of original artworks made during Tegg’s Carnarvon residency, which draws attention to the loss of the night sky as we know it from light pollution caused by artificial satellite trails. A number of these trail studies which have combined astrophotography and sea grass are on display at the museum, until they are moved to Perth Institute of Contemporary Art for the Circular Economies exhibition in October.

Earlier in the day, Tegg was joined by Turner and interviewed by ABC Pilbara journalist Rachel Hagan, who invited them back to Bush Bay, where the project first began.

Rennee Turner is a local Yinggarda woman, the owner and tour guide of Wooramulla Eco Tours with a passion for sharing her ancient culture with people from all over the world and an extensive knowledge of local bush foods.

Linda Tegg is a Melbourne-based artist known for her immersive installations that explore the relationship between spectatorship, nature, and the built environment.

Shire of Carnarvon is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant art and cultural scene, as outlined in our Strategic Community Plan. Our dedication to the arts is embodied in the Carnarvon Art Gallery, a dynamic venue showcasing both local talent and touring exhibitions. This gallery serves as a cultural foundation, enriching the community through diverse artistic expressions. Additionally, the Community Art Hub, established in partnership with Real Futures, provides a creative space for residents to create, craft, and connect. This hub is a testament to our commitment to nurturing creativity and community engagement, making the Shire of Carnarvon a thriving centre for the arts.

Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum celebrates the little known history of the role Carnarvon played in the manned space program and in the Australian communications industry. The museum focusses on two parts. The Carnarvon Tracking Station and the OTC Satellite Earth Station, for which each station played separate roles in the early space industry.

Images: Tegg and Turner’s visit to Bush Bay by Rachel Hagan, SPACED Director Elizabeth Pedler speaking, Linda Tegg reading her essay on her work, OPEN SPACE emerging producer Rochelle O’Brien speaking, Situational Awareness artwork detail, part of the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum exhibit.

Details of Linda Tegg’s Circular Economies residency with Shire of Carnarvon.

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Circular Economies is produced as a joint partnership by PICA - Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts and SPACED.