My creative practice takes place on the lands of the Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri Woiwurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present, their ancestors and families, acknowledging their deep and ongoing spiritual connection to Country. I extend my respects to Wathaurong Waddawurrung peoples, whose lands I was birthed and raised upon that have deeply shaped me and my experiences.

I acknowledge Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri custodianship of the lands, waterways and skies that I continue to live, work and benefit from, recognising that sovereignty was never ceded. I come with an intention to deepen my understanding of ancestral pathways as a diasporic being, while sharing, learning and creating on unceded lands (Melbourne, Australia).

I extend this acknowledgement and pay my respects to peer African and Indigenous peoples across the globe viewing this website.

White lies: As we know it

Incinerator Gallery, Wurundjeri Country - Aberfeldie
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5 Aug - 2 Oct 2016

WHITE LIES: As we know it presents the work of artists and activists from diverse backgrounds who explore a 'rewriting' of colonial history in their work.

The exhibition features video works that document the 2003 Invasion Day protests (Goori2), Amharic street markings by artist Abyss, drawings by Texta Queen and a reconstruction of the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Podium by Roberta Joy Rich.

Also featured are videos by Project Yarnin' sharing the stories of Elders Uncle Lenny Clarke, Aunty Lorna Walker, Aunty Ruth Murray, and Aunty Rae and Uncle Albert Mullet. Yarnin' is a training and recording program that documents Aboriginal Elders stories while simultaneously training Aboriginal youth in the art of film making. Yarnin’ was conceived by Bobby Nicholls, Rebecca McLean and John Harding in conjunction with Open Channel.

Public programs included Dr. Gary Foley, youth drawing workshops, and film screenings with Project Yarnin's Uncle Robert Nicholls. WHITE LIES: As we know it explores instances of reclamation and empowerment, aiming to redress the balance of power that drives our historical narratives.

Curated by Roberta Joy Rich.

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