The Story of Rosy Dock

The Story of Rosy Dock

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The Story of Rosy Dock

1995

0h 10m

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The story of what happens to the environment when a foreign plant upsets the equilibrium of the native landscape. This drama animation uses a unique relief collage art form to illustrate the impact that introduced plants have on native flora and fauna. The textures and colours of the collage magnificently recreate the Australian landscape.

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Michael Craig

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Michael Craig

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