FEEDING TIME 2
$680
While March flies are often seen as pests, they play an important role in the ecosystem. Several species transmit diseases to the animals they feed on and when they are not feeding on blood, they feed on nectar and are so hairy they probably help out with pollinating some plants. In addition, they are food sources for birds and other wildlife.
March flies have been observed feeding on crocodiles in Northern Australia. This march fly does not bite humans and appears to be a crocodile specialist. Surprisingly, the flies remain on the crocodile when submerging and jumping for food, as evident in this photogravure. While crocodiles and March flies may not always conjure a positive reception from the general public, they are both necessary components of the Northern Territory Top End river systems.
Photogravure on Somerset paper
50 x 61.5cm
Artist Statement: Dr Glynis Lee is an artist and researcher working mainly in printmaking and textile art. Her artistic research investigates cultural and environmental connections in search for a sense of place in-between cultures. Glynis’s focus has been on science-inspired creative projects incorporating Northern Australian living ecologies. Her studio practice encompasses printmaking, textile sculptures, artist books, natural dyeing, encaustic monotypes, audio-visual and installation works. Exhibiting in Australia and internationally, Glynis’s artworks are held in local and overseas private and public collections.
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