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Croc! Yarns: Bernard Lee Singleton Jr. and Dr Bernie Singleton
10am - 10:45am
Recommended for all ages
Artist Bernard Lee Singleton Jr. joins his father, Dr Bernie Singleton, to yarn about their connection to crocodiles. This talk expands on Bernard’s artwork, Ganyarra and the Spirit Removed, featured in the exhibition Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends.
Hear from father and son on:
- How cultural knowledge is passed down through generations.
- Dr Singleton’s work as a Ranger and its influence on his son’s artistic practice.
- Reflections on the impact of Western development on crocodile habitat.
Bernard Lee Singleton Jr. is an Umpila, Djabugay / Yirrgay man, raised on the Cape York Peninsula, who is now based in Cairns.
Bundle with an exhibition ticket to Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends to receive a 20% discount. Be one of the first visitors to come face-to-face with the mighty crocodile on opening weekend of Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends.
Want more? Check out the other opening weekend events.
For accessibility information please visit Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s Accessibility page or contact the museum on (07) 3153 3000.
Program partner
Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends
Walk alongside one of the planet’s most powerful and fascinating animals, on a journey stretching back over 130 million years. This all-ages exhibition will bring you face-to-face with the mighty crocodile.
Crocodile dance workshop with Alick Tipoti
Facilitated by artist Alick Tipoti and his dance troupe, Dhamuw Koedal, this dance and song workshop for people of all ages and abilities will teach participants the cultural significance of crocodiles through dance and movement.
Croc! Yarns: Alick Tipoti in conversation
Artist Alick Tipoti joins Queensland Museum’s Peggy Kasabad Lane in this fireside chat about the rituals and meaning behind the crocodile dance.
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