Leunig Cartoons of the Spiritual Life 

A presentation by Dr David Tacey

Wednesday 2 April 2025  7 – 8:30 pm AEDT 

ONLINE using Zoom. 

This event is free for current Eremos members.

Eremos is pleased to present this online event with David Tacey, a long-time friend and supporter of Eremos. 

It’s offered online to enable participants to join in from anywhere in Australia and beyond. 

‘Michael Leunig died just before Christmas 2024. Many say it has left a hole in the spiritual life of Australia, and I would agree. Leunig’s work is of monumental significance, not only to Australia, but to the modern world. He attends to the spiritual life in our time, exploring the problems of finding and nurturing spirit in a materialistic age. Our society is in a ‘dark night of the soul’, seemingly devoid of spiritual concern, although at the same time Leunig sees the possibility of renewal and re-enchantment everywhere, especially in nature and human nature. He made the idea of a spiritual quest popular – something that no other Australian artist has achieved.  I’m aware that this is a paradoxical statement - but that is what I will draw out in my talk.’ – David Tacey

Cost: $20 or $15 early bird booked by 23 March
Eremos members are free. Registration is essential. 

Eremos members when logged in will be able to register free of charge. 

People booking after 1 April will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. Participants who booked prior to 1 April received an email on 1 April with the Zoom link. If you did not receive this email, it may have gone to your SPAM folder. If you are registered and have not receive the Zoom link, email katescholl@eremos.org.au 

Professor David Tacey is well-known in academic, arts, religious and psychotherapy communities, and in Eremos. He grew up in Alice Springs and has maintained a life-long interest in Aboriginal religion and wellbeing. His book Edge of the Sacred was recommended by poet Les Murray as a work which shaped the direction of Australian society. David was a friend of Michael Leunig.