Unleash imagination at ROARsome new exhibition
Tweed Shire Council, Media Release, 12 December 2024
Tweed Regional Museum is excited to announce the launch of its latest exhibition, How to Draw a Dinosaur, an innovative fusion of science and art bringing the captivating world of dinosaurs to life.
The exhibition celebrates the creativity and collaboration that help us imagine and understand the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
Museum Director Molly Green said the team had worked tirelessly to ensure that How to Draw a Dinosaur is not just another dinosaur display, but an invitation to explore the fascinating interplay between scientific discovery and artistic expression.
“The fossil record has provided invaluable clues about the structure and biology of dinosaurs, but much of their appearance — like colours, patterns, and textures — remains a mystery, leaving space for artistic interpretation,” Ms Green said.
“Through interactive exhibits, visitors of all ages are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild, envisioning and creating their own interpretations of these majestic creatures.”
The exhibition features extraordinary works from internationally acclaimed artists, including projection artist Craig Walsh, graphic street artist Phoebe Paradise, and inflatable sculptor Matthew Aberline.
Visitors will also be treated to stunning illustrations by world-renowned paleoartists such as Dr Lida Xing and Andy Frazer, plus works from local sculptor Christine Mellor and painter Michael Stiegler.
Adding to the experience, real fossils loaned from Australia’s national institutions provide an authentic glimpse into the history of how dinosaurs have been reimagined over time through science and pop culture.
One of the exhibition’s key highlights is the Museum’s reimagined Rainbow Room, which now offers immersive digital experiences. Visitors can design their own prehistoric creatures and see them come to life in real-time, displayed through vibrant live projections.
Another standout feature is a life-sized prehistoric projection work inside the Museum created by Craig Walsh.
As part of the exhibition, Walsh has also produced an outdoor projection installation, which can be viewed in the Tweed River from the Murwillumbah Bridge every evening from late January. This mesmerising visual spectacle is sure to become a must-see attraction.
This innovative project is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
Don’t miss How to Draw a Dinosaur, which offers visitors the unique opportunity to engage with the prehistoric world in a hands-on and imaginative way.
Exhibition details:
- How to Draw a Dinosaur
- Tweed Regional Museum, 2 Queensland Road, Murwillumbah
- Open until 24 May 2025
For more information, visit Tweed Regional Museum.
