Role: Curator
An innovative and cutting edge new view of indigenous imagery that not only celebrates 'their being', identity, culture and land, but more importantly, directly refutes the constant negative portrayal of Indigenous people in today's Australian Media.
Role: Curator
Solo exhibition of new works by Ricardo Idagi. 'Tribal Stories' explores the laws, customs and philosophies of Idagi's ancestry, based on the stories and totems of the Magaram and Peibri tribes from which he is from. Idagi's inspiration comes from years of listening to his grandfathers and uncles telling their stories and singing their lamentations of their totems.
Role: Artist in Residence & Curator
The 'Come and have a look at yourself project', has been delivered by the students from the Designing Indigenous Business Group of the Sunraysia Instituate of TAFE, Swan Hill Campus.
This group included Marion Beeton, Patty Donaczy, Daniel Edwards, John Mott, Linda Ford, Ramptha Edwards, Judith Rigney, Tony Kirby, Anna Williams, Rayna Egan, and Nitkita Moore.
The students photographically documented the local Koori community and the surrounding areas of this region. The project was designed to positively display the strengths and presence of the local community by visually acknowledging the diversity. The project also highlighted the interrelationships and cultural ties within families, tribes, clans and language groups.
Role: Curator
An important part of Aboriginal culture is the practice of welcoming visitors to country by the traditional owners. Victoria is home to over 30 unique Aboriginal nations; each with its own culture, traditions and customs. Welcome Place provided a powerful, informative, fascinating insight into the rich diversity of Victorian Aboriginal culture to Melbourne visitors.
Role: Curator
Queen's Hall Parliament House 150th Anniversary of Parliament
The exhibition looked at the historical significance of Victoria's Parliament House from an Indigenous perspective. Renowned Indigenous artists explored themes of democracy and representation to mark the 150th Anniversary.
Role: Artistic Director
Creative team: Tania Remana and Hoana Panoho (Aotearoa) and Kimba Thompson, with Vicki Couzins, Treahna Hamm, Elaine Terrick and Ricado Idagi
The Eel Trap / Hinaki was a large-scale contemporary interpretation of the Koorie and Maori eel traps - a temporary installation on the banks of the Wimmera River. The work featured a collaboration between two Maori and four Koorie artists, all respected for their approach to contemporary basket weaving.
Meeting Place. An Arts Victoria project. Initiated through the Victorian Commisions. Funded by the Victorian Government's Community Support Fund.
Role: Artistic Contributor.
Artists: Ricardo Idagi, Maree Clarke, Kimba Thompson & East Timorese artist Bernardo Costa Duarte
An interactive, community-driven visual art installation that pulled together the vision and power of people from the Indigenous and Tibetan community in a cultural exchange of natural fibres.
Role: Artistic Contributor.
Reconciliation take the next step! An Exhibition and Book representing over 70 Indigenous Artist from Victoria.
Role: Co-Curator
Koori and Maori women artists over the last thirty years have been working to develop art that is more reflective of our experiences in and desires for the world. This is a cultural contribution to a process of honouring ourselves through honouring our many voices as Indigenous women of Australia and Aotearoa.
Koori and Maori women artists have and continue to contribute to this development by providing affirmation and validation of black women's desires to create and present ourselves to our communities, in Australia, Aotearoa and the world.
Role: Artistic Contributor.
Reconciliation take the next step! Exhibition and Book representing over 65 Indigenous Artist from Victoria
Role: Co-Curator
Artists from Victoria: Lee Darroch, Vickie Couzens, Treahna Hamm, Maree Clarke, Kimba Thompson, Lou Bennett
Artists from Aotearoa: Whirimako Black, Tracey Tawhiao, Shona Tawhiao, Theresa Reihana, Tania Remana, Keri Whaitiri, Mei Hill
An exhibition of Maori and Koori Women Working Together and a series of workshops
Koori and Maori women artists over the last thirty years have been working to develop art that is more reflective of our experiences in and desires for the world.
This is a cultural contribution to a process of honouring ourselves through honouring our many voices as Indigenous women of Australia and Aotearoa. Koori and Maori women artists have and continue to contribute to this development by providing affirmation and validation of black women's desires to create and present ourselves to our communities, in Australia, Aotearoa and the world.
Role: Artist & Curator
Indigenous Photographic Workshops and Exhibition on Sexual Health issues facing Indigenous Youth from Mildura, Shepperton & Warnambool.
Role: Artistic Director
A public visual art installation of large scale wooden poles representing the Victorian Landscape. This project aimed to recognize the existence of over 32 different clan / language groups which have survived throughout Victoria. Artists were encouraged to explore and celebrate themes reflecting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander history, contemporary issues and the reconciliation process experienced since the 1967 Referendum.
Role: Producer & Artist
Artists: Glenn Romanis, Trahna Hamn, Maree Clarke,Vicki Couzens, Ray Thomas & Mandy Nicholson
Street banners designed by seven indigenous artists, representing the nations and clan groups of Victoria. Project celebrating Victorian Indigenous Artists. These Banners fly each year on days of importance to Indigenous Peoples e.g. NAIDOC week, Reconciliation Week, Sorry Day etc.
Role: Artistic Director
Building Pride within in our Communities. Sista Girl Productions commissioned 6 artist to run workshops with suburban school children, that culminated in the creation of a 30 metre long rainbow serpent to lead the NAIDOC march, children from diverse backgrounds lead the crowd in dance and song.
Role: Curator
Midsumma Artists: Clinton Nain, Destiny Deacon, Craig Charles, Kimba Thompson, Lisa Belair, Lou Bennett
Role: Artistic director/curator
A public art project addressing violence against women and family violence within the community. The 'Once Is Too Often' project encompassed the development and presentation of new works created by Indigenous women encompassing the theme 'Once Is Too Often'.
Role: Curator
Exhibition from a collection of work from Australia's leading established and emerging artists.
Role: Consultant
Campaign Manager: Lisa Thorpe ATSIC Elections
Indigenous section of the Federation Parade, City of Melbourne.
