One of our favs from this year`s @swellsculpture šā
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Ode to the Ancestors Mk II by Jason Christopher @jasonchristopherartistā
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Ode to the Ancestors MkII an allegorical work commenting on the possible future trajectory of humans. Will AI replace humans with a better equipped system capable of navigating our pollutive legacy? After cleaning up after us, AIs physical manifestations are earthās new caretakers, reverting to early-stage cultures where hunting, gathering and material cultures live harmoniously with the environment, taking only what they need from new bountiful landscapes of sea and land.ā
AI collects its bounty from the sea, silhouetted against sky and water, invoking mythic and totemic themes.ā
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SWELL Sculpture Festival 2026ā
11 - 20 September, Currumbin Beach to Flat Rock, Tugunā
View the full program and plan your journey online at swellsculpture.com.au šā
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Make your SWELL adventure a breeze with our FREE Park & Ride running daily 9AM-5PM from 164 Duringan St, Currumbin to Currumbin Beach š @currumbinvalleycoachesā
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Image by @lex_imagery
SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD š„ by @creamy_confusionā
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Fresh, crunchy & packed with flavour! This easy smashed cucumber salad is the perfect side for lunch or dinner.ā
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Serves 2ā3ā
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INGREDIENTSā
ā¢ 3 Lebanese cucumbersā
ā¢ 50g feta, crumbledā
ā¢ 10g fresh dill, fronds onlyā
ā¢ Ā½ red onion, finely dicedā
ā¢ 2 tbsp toasted sesame seedsā
ā¢ Freshly cracked black pepper, to tasteā
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DRESSINGā
ā¢ Juice of 1 limeā
ā¢ 1 tbsp Dijon mustardā
ā¢ 2 tbsp olive oilā
ā¢ Sea salt, to tasteā
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METHODā
Start with the dressing. Add the Dijon to a jar, followed by the lime juice & olive oil. Pop the lid on & shake well. Season with sea salt, then taste & adjust the lime or oil if needed.ā
Cut the cucumbers into uneven triangular pieces. Place them seed side down on a chopping board & gently smash them using something heavy, like the back of a knife or a pestle.ā
Give them a good smash so the cucumbers crack & break open. This creates lots of little crevices for the dressing to soak into. Youāll also lose some of the excess water & seeds.ā
Add the smashed cucumber to a bowl with the crumbled feta, chopped dill, diced red onion & a few cracks of black pepper.ā
Pour over the dressing & toss everything together.ā
Finish with a generous sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.ā
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Fresh, crunchy & seriously delicious! š„
SWELL SCULPTURE FESTIVAL IS BACK! šā
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Itās one of our favourite times of year! From 11ā20 September, Currumbin Beach & Flat Rock come alive with more than 100 incredible outdoor sculptures as part of Queenslandās largest outdoor sculpture exhibition.ā
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Heading down to check out the artworks? Pop into TMC on the way for a coffee, grab some snacks for a picnic & make a day of it. š„āļøā
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Now, letās just hope the weather plays nice! š¤ā
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š·ļø @swellsculptureā
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Send this to someone who loves fresh flowers šā
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Our beautiful blooms are in store & ready to be taken home.
Have you seen it? Have you tried it? šā
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The new Cocobella Matcha Strawberry Coconut Water has landed!ā
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A vibrant blend of matcha, sweet strawberry & coconut water, with naturally occurring electrolytes & no preservatives. Itās a refreshing, dairy free way to get your matcha fix while staying hydrated.ā
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Best served chilledā¦ because this one is made for spring! ššµā
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š·ļø @cocobella
