2022 Showreel
A short-film exploring identity in the face of crisis, discussing pandemic related racism and presenting a heartfelt counter-narrative from three young Asian Australians with strong ties to their community; Elle Shimada, a Japanese violinist, Ngoc Tran, business owner of Shop Bao Ngoc, and Cr Anthony Tran, Australia’s youngest mayor.
This project was made possible with the support of The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, The Director's Circle and Diversity Arts Australia.
Sustainable Weaving
Boon Wurrung artist Mitch Mahoney and Yorta Yorta artist Donna Blackall present a unique series of eco-sculptures, developed at Footscray Community Arts by over 200 community members.
Culminating in the form of canoes and woven fishing nets, these sculptures represent the six seasons of the Kulin Nations using Indigenous grasses and plants. Led by the artists, this installation is inspired by the Kulin Nation waterway protectors, Balayang (Fruit Bat) and Waa (Crow). The sculptures, in consultation with Elders and First Nations designers and environmental scientists, will pilot the revegetation of the Maribyrnong River as a way to increase biodiversity and reconnect local communities with Indigenous culture and sustainable practice.
Tender Gestures, Loud Voices
Movement, touch, aural rhythms and documented moments shared between friends, kin and strangers are explored in our latest exhibition Tender gestures, loud voices.
Curators Madé Spencer-Castle and Jeremy Eaton bring together Australian and international artists who speak to the range of intimate encounters we have all missed in the past year. In this video, the curators discuss the origins and intention behind this unique artistic offering.
