ARTIST NOTES: The Marree Man has been a mystery since appearing in the landscape some years ago and of a size it is visible from space. He is located in the outback near the mysterious Lake Eyre which is the inland sea sought by early explorers. Marree Man is an image linked to the first inhabitants and traditional owners of this vast tract of the natural landscape that changes with the irregular seasons and vagaries of nature. Philanthropist, Dick Smith , has recently begun negotiation to open the area to small planes of intrepid tourists by proposing to build a landing strip for access.