Jan Hynes

The Museum of Extinct Animals for Children 2022–23

Nine plywood replicas of native animals from the Townsville/North Queensland region mounted on plinths and enclosed by a fence as one might see in a museum or zoo

160 x 720 x 720 cm

Price on application and to be negotiated according to whether purchased as an individual piece or total artwork

About the Work

Many native animals faced with the loss of habitat and threatened by introduced feral pests are dying out. Without protection, these endangered species will become extinct.

Today’s young children have a fascination with dinosaurs. We have to protect our Australian native fauna and flora or these unique species will become the dinosaurs of tomorrow.

About the Artist

Jan Hynes is an artist living and working in Townsville. Jan has regularly presented work in Ephemera, since its beginnings.

Jan frequently uses artwork to raise environmental or social issues. She has participated in solo exhibitions in Brisbane and Townsville, as well as numerous group exhibitions in Queensland and interstate.