Home Hill came alive on Sunday, 28 September, as the 2025 Canefields Ephemera launched in style at Mann Lloyd Gardens. Six striking installations by local artists transformed the gardens into a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and regional identity. Among the showcased works were Uli Liessmann’s Dancing in the Park, Rhesa Menkens’ Palmacrame and Tribute to My Father, Allan Petersen’s Antler Gully, Rebekah Oakes’ Frederick the Frog, and Lisa Gianni’s Heart of the Burdekin.
The highlight of the afternoon was the $5,000 Ephemera Prize, awarded to Gianni for her powerful life-sized Hebel block sculpture celebrating the region’s sugar cane heritage. Judges praised the event as a vital platform for local talent and cultural engagement.
Installations will remain on display until 9 November, with the public invited to vote for the People’s Choice Award via the Home Hill Harvest Festival Facebook page.
On Sunday, 28th September, art lovers gathered at Mann Lloyd Gardens in Home Hill to celebrate the launch of the 2025 Canefields Ephemera. The event featured six striking installations created by talented local artists, each bringing their own unique vision to life among the gardens.
Artists showcased included:
Uli Liessmann – Dancing in the Park
Rhesa Menkens – Palmacrame and Tribute to My Father
Allan Petersen – Antler Gully
Lisa Gianni – Heart of the Burdekin
Rebekah Oakes – Frederick the Frog
The highlight of the afternoon was the announcement of this year’s $5,000 Ephemera Prize, proudly sponsored by the Home Hill Harvest Festival. The prize was awarded to Lisa Gianni for her powerful work Heart of the Burdekin — a large sculpture comprised of carved Hebel block, stacked to create a life-sized artist’s depiction of sugar cane. Lisa, who has entered the Ephemera for the past three years, was proud to accept the prize and thrilled to be part of such an exciting event.
The works were judged anonymously, with one of the event judges sharing their admiration:
“It was my pleasure to serve as a judge at the 2025 Canefields Ephemera today. I truly value the opportunity to be part of such a creative initiative, and I want to express my strong support for this event. Canefields Ephemera is an important cultural highlight for our region. It not only celebrates artistic talent but also nurtures creativity, community engagement, and regional identity. The event provides a valuable platform for artists to share their voices, and I am confident it will continue to grow in significance and impact. I would be delighted to contribute as an artist in 2026, and I look forward to seeing Canefields Ephemera continue to welcome and nurture artists from across our region.”
The Ephemera installations will remain on display at Mann Lloyd Gardens until 9th November, offering the community and visitors plenty of time to view these creative works.
Visitors are also invited to take part by voting for the People’s Choice Award on the Home Hill Harvest Festival Facebook page: facebook.com/hh.harvest.festival
The Home Hill Harvest Festival Committee warmly thanks all of the artists for their creativity and passion, and extends sincere appreciation to our sponsors and community for supporting this unique cultural event.
Written by Carlene Muilwyk
Photos by Malanie Napier Memories and Photography
Melanie Napier Memories and Photography
Uli Liessmann's poses in front of his entry, 'Dancing in the Park'.
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