The Swan River Dolphin Bones series

This series was originally started during Coates’ artist residency at Goolugatup Heathcote, in Western Australia. Wrapping around Goolugatup the Derbarl Yerrigan/Swan River is home to a resident population of around 20 Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphins. As long-living, apex predators, dolphins have been found to accumulate heavy metals in their bones. Metals found in the river at contaminant levels include lead, cadmium, zinc, copper, chromium and cobalt. This series was extended for rīvus: 23rd Biennale of Sydney, 2022.

Supported by the Australia Council, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the Biennale of Sydney and Goolugatup Heathcote, City of Melville.