Two evenings of poetry and alchemy dedicated to our native flora.

Australian Future Foods Lab invites you

...to two exquisite evenings with artist Janet Laurence

Discover uniquely Australian tastes and tales this February with Elixir Bar and the Native Botanicals Dinner presented by the Australian Future Foods Lab with award-winning chef, Douglas McMasters (byJoost) and renowned environmental artist, Janet Laurence.

Join the Lab in creating new cultural traditions and food fads in support of sustainable food systems. For more information about the Lab click here.

All images courtesy of the artist (from the exhibition catalogue The Alchemical Garden of Desire)

Elixir Bar: Wed 13 Feb, Silo Cafe, Melbourne
Enjoy a selection of different alcoholic infusions and canapes as we take you on a scientific, cultural and futuristic expedition into the magical life and qualities of Australian plants. For more information and booking link click here

Native Botanicals Dinner: Sat 23 Feb, McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, Langwarrin
Janet Laurence’s exhibition: The Alchemical Garden of Desire is the setting for a performative pop-up dining experience themed around native flora. For more information and booking link click here