Geoparks WA has been working with Genestreaming Journeys to establish a Genestream sculpture trail across the southwest of Western Australia. The trail represents the amazing biotic and cultural aspects of potential local geoparks with each image unique to the region.

Funded by a Lottery West grant and with support from the Main Roads Department, the Art of Nature’s Genestreaming Journeys has been captured into a documentary which will be released later this year.

Designer Ben Beeton and nature artist Mali Moir worked with southwest shires, local Aboriginal artists and nature scientists to film the launching of five physical sculptures and nine augmented reality versions to the delight of attending local communities.

Interviews form part of Genestreaming journey through deep time in a new WA documentary the documentary and reveal the keen interest of individuals and communities alike for the sculptures.

The educational value of the sculptures was also seen by the roles taken and the appreciation by school children during the launch. The sculptures depict
deep time at the base with artistic images of plants and animals displayed along the inside of the panels.

Aboriginal artwork and that of some of the children are displayed on the outer sides of the leaves combining to make a holistic representation of deep time and our connections to life on earth.

Geoparks WA supported the Genestreaming Journey sculpture project due to its connection of the sky, earth and culture and the support of local communities.
Geoparks WA thanks Lottery West and MRD for their excellent support for the documentary.