LI BAOYING . 李宝英

The Song of Leeawuleena ( Lake St Clair )                      

I was at Lake St Clair National Park in March - Oct 2010. This unique opportunity has enabled me to intimately study the natural scenery of this heavenly, visually beautiful place and soulfully communicate with the spirituality of nature's silent wilderness. Lake St Clair is also known by its Aboriginal name - LEEAWULEENA meaning ' SLEEPING WATER '. In recognition of the indigenous Aboriginal traditional owners and custodians of this land, I have named my project:  The Song of Leeawuleena ( Lake St Clair ).  

My passionate commitment to the project stems from my deep dedication to the environment and a reverence for the awesome beauty of nature , furthermore, being neither indigenous Aboriginal nor European, the direct and total engagement with my project remains uniquely without compromise by any preconception stemming from racial，political and cultural heritage. My inspiration was the resonance of past indigenous Aboriginal history present in this poetic lake scape, I became compelled to channel the spirit and mysticism of this place through my art photos and paintings. The Song of Leeawuleena ( Lake St Clair ) is the reflection of my most sincere and sensitive perceptions, I dedicate it as expression of gratitude for nature's gift to humankind - Lake St Clair National Park.

I wish to express my appreciation to  Lake St Clair National Park staff. Also thank you to the Derwent Bridge Wilderness Hotel and all the local community artists and members who have kindly assissted me in my project during my period of stay.

溧溧雾溧纳（圣克来尔湖）之歌, 2010年3－12月份我来到圣克来尔湖国家公园。大自然新奇，旷野，纯净，神圣的美景，激发了我全身心的创作投入。对当地理性的历史调查，心灵视觉的感应，使我领悟到自己和此地有一种深陈博大，沉静无语的内在精神连接。

圣克来尔湖曾被当地土著人部落命名为：LEEAWULEENA - “ 沉睡的湖水”，为了认可和纪念此地原土著人部落的拥有权和主人权，在此命名我的即将出版的摄影：溧溧雾溧纳（圣克来尔湖）之歌。作为即不是土著人也不是西方白人的华人艺术家，我独特的中立角度使我客观地不带有任何一方的历史，文化，政治，种族的偏见来进行我的艺术家生活体验和艺术创作。地方的历史，神秘，浪漫，诗歌般的自然原始风光指导着我狂热固执地创作。我是一条连接的隧道，通过我艺术家的感受在此展示我的艺术摄影作品，以此将溧溧雾溧纳（圣克来尔湖）和世界人民联系起来。

在此我要敬谢 圣克来尔湖国家公园的工作人员，Derwent Bridge wilderness 宾馆，及当地艺术家，居民们热情帮助和支持。