Author: Diego

Diego Bonetto is a multimedia artist living and practicing in Sydney, Australia, and is a key member of artists' collectives Kandos School of Cultural Adaptation and the BigFAGPress. Diego has also been working with WeedyConnection, an environmental art campaign. The project involves an online resource (www.weedyconnection.com), short documentary films, cooking shows, blogs, installations, prints, facebook interventions and various site-specific installations in the form of self-guided tours. WeedyConnection tackle the anthropocentric view of what environment should look like. Based on research and data provided by disciplines as far apart as biology, anthropology, paloenthology, social ecology and ethno botany it formulates ethical questions about cultural representation in times of environmental urgency.

on how to make a bark canoe

Historians Jim Walliss and instigator Diego Bonetto collaborate with artists Steve Russell and Noel Lonesborough from Boolarng Nangamai Aboriginal Corporation to tackle the challenge of making a traditional (Aboriginal) Jervis Bay canoe from the bark of a stringybark tree sourced on the Bundanon property. The canoe was constructed in eight hours – following clear directions […]

Dillan and the games of youth

Baloonvine fishing rod a video by the weed one on Flickr. As you were in residence at Casula Powerhouse for the development of Wild Stories, you met Dillan, a young boy from the neighborhood. As it happens, this boy knows the local river shore much better then many other people. He comes down to the […]

weed dysplay

weed dysplay, a photo by the weed one on Flickr. Liverpool Council pampas grass asthma weed blue morning glory lantana broad-leaf privet asparagus fern cat claw creeper green cestrum african olives camphoe laurel japanese honey suckle bridal creeper coastal morning glory small-leaf privet bitou bush salvinia baloon vine madeira vine moth vine alligator weed water […]

On hoW to pRepAre prIckLY peAr

Nopal, or prickly pear, has many uses, the most common being culinary. Mexican and South American cooking frequently calls for this versatile vegetable, and it is gaining popularity for its practicality and health benefits. Nopal is high in soluble fiber and low in calories at just five per ½ cup. ? Instructions Things You’ll Need […]

Wild Stories, the book

You have produced and self-published a book. It is available online here for $16 plus postage and handleing, or you could get it as a signed, limited edition copy by sending your request at info[at]weedyconnection[dot]com Wild Stories by Diego Bonetto | Make Your Own Book

the local weather

You have looked at the weather from all directions. You have followed the moon, the seasons, the relationship between the crescent to the rest of the cycle, the common (imported) knowledge of various cultures, sayings, hear-says, the words from yours old ways of northern Italy.. By now your friends just ‘let you talk’, as in, […]

Wattle seeds

Wattle seeds a video by the weed one on Flickr. Glen from ilovewarrigalgreens.com.au, talking about Wattle seeds and how when they are mature and roasted are eaten. Australian Acacia

SouthSydneyHeraldOCT11pg12

SouthSydneyHeraldOCT11pg12, a photo by the weed one on Flickr. Great article about what you do, how and why. By Christine Morrow on the South Sydney Herald Read the rest of the paper here> http://www.southsydneyherald.com.au/pdf/SSHOCT11.pdf