Sensing Environments - Josephine Barnes

A mini showcase of some of the public art to be found in the Moreton Bay area. Shows Public Art from Sandgate, Redcliffe, Deagon and Strathpine. The locations and art works are dear memories to me from my childhood, growing up in the area, and the neglect of these and many other pieces not shown on this walk saddens me greatly. My greatest hope is that while experiencing this walk, others come to appreciate and learn more about these fabulous art pieces, and maybe become inspired to add some of their own to the areas. Experience works best with headphones

The word ‘ephemeral’ means to last for a very short time. Something that is momentary. This term is usually reserved for the fallen leaves in autumn or a chalk drawing on the ground. However when we think of time, time defines our existence. We are born, we live, we die. Ephemeral can also be defined as a moment. A brief period of time on the top of a mountain, in the sea or on your balcony. A moment that seems so mundane yet can quickly become another lost memory. As you experience this trail, take a breath. Close your eyes and allow yourself to fully immerse. Listen to the sound of the traffic, the flow of the water and the sound of the flames. As in an instant, these too will become a memory. Become ephemeral. Disclaimer: Please use caution and be aware of your surroundings. This trail overlaps on pathways and roads.

The sound walk is part of the activities for Week 3 workshops for DES304 Sensing Environments at Moreton Bay. Please note there isn't a concept or narrative to this walk, it is designed as an example for class this week.

This soundscape walk depicts how we can have a better grounding in our everyday environments regardless of the often overwhelming anthropogenic soundscape. This soundscape walk will take you through the sounds of an urban beach beginning with listening to the everyday soundscape and progressing into the different natural soundscapes throughout the day at the beach. Throughout the soundscapes see if you can appreciate the differences between the first soundscape and the five that follow it, and use it as an example on how to take notice of your own natural soundscapes in your own life. Acknowledgement: I acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi people, the traditional owners of the land on which this soundscape is placed and the land that the audio and photographs are collected from, and I pay my respect to the elders past, present and emerging. Warning: Whilst this soundscape does not require you to cross any roads, it is still situated nearby them, always be aware of your surroundings. This soundscape also takes place in an area of high foot and bicycle traffic, always be vigilant and be curtious of other pathway users.

This walk was recorded at John Oxley Reserve. It portrays the environment just beyond the treeline.

Embark on an auditory voyage from the ocean to the mountains in North Brisbane's Moreton Bay region. The walk will take you through: Clontarf Beach, Capstone Lake in Mango Hill, North Lakes Environmental Reserve, Falls Lookout on Mt Mee in the D'Aguilar National Park As we journey, let us honor and acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands. Notice the evolving soundscape, reflecting the transition from coastal shores to mountain peaks.