MEDIA CALL: UNCOVER EXQUISITE ARTWORK, TAXIDERMY AND A HEROINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY FOR A NOVEL MEDIA PREVIEW AT QUEENSLAND MUSEUM
Announcement posted by The Birdman's Wife 30 Sep 2016
WEDNESDAY 4TH OCTOBER: 10.30AM - 11.30AM, QUEENSLAND MUSEUM, SOUTH BRISBANE
Volunteer taxidermy training at Queensland Museum and the discovery of the ‘secret weapon’ behind John Gould’s Birds of Australia — his artist wife, Elizabeth — inspired Brisbane author Melissa Ashley to write a book that’s become one of THE most highly anticipated novels of 2016, attracting international interest.
The subject of a fierce publishing house auction, The Birdman’s Wife (Affirm Press, $32.99) gives voice to the talented adventurous spirit of Elizabeth Gould whose artistry breathed life into countless exotic finds, from her husband’s celebrated collections to Charles Darwin’s famous Galapagos finches. In a world obsessed with natural history and the discovery of new species, Elizabeth was at its glittering epicentre.
Join us at the Queensland Museum for an exclusive media preview to hear more from Melissa Ashley about the Brisbane connections behind the book, see Elizabeth Gould’s stunning work revealed from the archives and revel in some taxidermy with the resident expert!
This media preview heralds The Birdman's Wife national launch on Thursday 13th October at Avid Reader and Melissa Ashley's national author tour to Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart. SEE OVER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WEDNESDAY 4TH OCTOBER
10.30am
TALK
Melissa Ashley talk at the QLD Museum Theatre (10min)
Featuring stunning archival material of Gouldian artwork and taxidermy, author Melissa Ashley will deliver a talk with stunning imagery on screen showcasing her journey from poet, to burgeoning birder and volunteer taxidermist to highly acclaimed novelist.
10.40am
PHOTO/VISION
Elizabeth Gould Artwork and Behind-the-Scenes Taxidermy Tour
Join Melissa and QLD Museum’s Collection Manager of Mammals and Birds, Heather Janetzki to go behind-the-scenes at the facilities and taxidermy specimens and view the stunning Elizabeth Gould illustrations held in the collection.
10.55am
VOX POPS AVAILABLE
About the Queensland Museum:
The Queensland Museum Network is the keeping place for the State Collection of more than 1.2 million objects and specimens, valued at more than $487 million and more than 14 million research collection items.
There are more than 33,000 bird specimens within the Queensland Museum Collection consisting of study skins, wings, skeletons, spirit preserved, eggs and nests.
There is a team of 15 honorary staff who volunteer in the taxidermy area and prepare study specimens for the Collection.
For more information please contact:
HOUSE OF RUSHER
Emma Rusher, Principal
E emma@houseofrusher.com
T 0423 214 626
The subject of a fierce publishing house auction, The Birdman’s Wife (Affirm Press, $32.99) gives voice to the talented adventurous spirit of Elizabeth Gould whose artistry breathed life into countless exotic finds, from her husband’s celebrated collections to Charles Darwin’s famous Galapagos finches. In a world obsessed with natural history and the discovery of new species, Elizabeth was at its glittering epicentre.
Join us at the Queensland Museum for an exclusive media preview to hear more from Melissa Ashley about the Brisbane connections behind the book, see Elizabeth Gould’s stunning work revealed from the archives and revel in some taxidermy with the resident expert!
This media preview heralds The Birdman's Wife national launch on Thursday 13th October at Avid Reader and Melissa Ashley's national author tour to Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart. SEE OVER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
To reserve a book and spot please RVSP to:
emma@houseofrusher.com | 0423.214.626
WEDNESDAY 4TH OCTOBER
10.30am
TALK
Melissa Ashley talk at the QLD Museum Theatre (10min)
Featuring stunning archival material of Gouldian artwork and taxidermy, author Melissa Ashley will deliver a talk with stunning imagery on screen showcasing her journey from poet, to burgeoning birder and volunteer taxidermist to highly acclaimed novelist.
10.40am
PHOTO/VISION
Elizabeth Gould Artwork and Behind-the-Scenes Taxidermy Tour
Join Melissa and QLD Museum’s Collection Manager of Mammals and Birds, Heather Janetzki to go behind-the-scenes at the facilities and taxidermy specimens and view the stunning Elizabeth Gould illustrations held in the collection.
10.55am
VOX POPS AVAILABLE
About the Queensland Museum:
The Queensland Museum Network is the keeping place for the State Collection of more than 1.2 million objects and specimens, valued at more than $487 million and more than 14 million research collection items.
There are more than 33,000 bird specimens within the Queensland Museum Collection consisting of study skins, wings, skeletons, spirit preserved, eggs and nests.
There is a team of 15 honorary staff who volunteer in the taxidermy area and prepare study specimens for the Collection.
For more information please contact:
HOUSE OF RUSHER
Emma Rusher, Principal
E emma@houseofrusher.com
T 0423 214 626