On Sam Gowing’s first day on the Gold Coast, she walked to the top of Burleigh Hill (Jellurgal), where she felt something touch her big toe. It was a water dragon welcoming her to her new home. This was the moment she fell in love with these beautiful prehistoric lizards. She loves their stillness, the way they pose like statues, calm against the ever-changing waters, stoic and hopeful symbols of endurance in an uncertain world. 

Sam Gowing is a multidisciplinary Gold Coast-based artist whose creative journey spans over three decades. Sam’s artistic curiosity is focused on the world around us, as she holds a profound passion for the environment, the ocean, and native wildlife. More recently, her focus has shifted towards the vulnerability of our fellow creatures on this planet. Sam firmly believes in the influence of art within our environment, recognising its potential to subconsciously shape our feelings and attitudes toward place, nature, and sustainability. With her work, she aims to inspire a deeper connection to the world we inhabit and the responsibility we bear toward its preservation.

www.samism369.com

Rolling Ball Sculpture #202 is the work of internationally acclaimed Australian artist David Morrell. A captivating creation crafted from over 150 meters of wire, the artwork pays a mesmerising tribute to the dynamic world of aviation. Taking eight months to complete, the artwork is intricately designed to mimic the runways, taxiways, and aprons of Gold Coast Airport. The spherical elements symbolise the journey of flight, capturing the essence of holding patterns, turbulence, and the joy of soaring into and out of the Gold Coast.

David Morrell is a renowned kinetic artist based in Adelaide, South Australia, leading the creative force behind Avid Creations. Specialising in custom rolling ball sculptures and intricate pinball wireforms, David’s work captivates audiences worldwide with its blend of art, engineering, and interactivity.
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www.rollingballsculpture.com.au

Alinta and Jason’s interactive artwork at Gold Coast Airport is a dynamic installation inspired by the local landscape and birdlife, elements that are significant to the region – particularly the Gold Coast hinterland. The piece features moving treehouses that passengers can interact with via touchscreen, triggering animations like flocks of birds and falling leaves. This engaging artwork invites curiosity and connection, celebrating the natural environment. 

Alinta is a multidisciplinary new media artist, interaction designer, and researcher, with a focus on ecological themes. She collaborates with ecology experts and wildlife rescue organisations, and has exhibited her work internationally in South Korea, Switzerland, Germany, and Australia.
www.alintakrauth.com 

Jason Nelson is an award-winning and renowned creator of quirky digital poems and fictions, builder of art games and all kinds of digital art expressions.
Jason is an Associate Professor of digital art and writing and works at 'The Center for Digital Narrative.
www.dpoetry.com