Join us for an art workshop focused on Aboriginal art history, where you can create a painting on canvas inspired by this year's NAIDOC theme, 'For our Elders'. Using the theme of NAIDOC this year, participants will be encouraged to explore Elders within their own communities, Mobs, and families and their connection with them. This session is open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
The workshop will be led by Wiradjuri artist, Dylan Barnes, who is also an MQ student and staff member.
The fee you pay to attend this session will be donated to an organisation of Dylan's choosing.
Workshop Details:
When: Wednesday 5 July
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Where: Ubar Terrace, Wallumattagal Campus
Contact: sophie.curtis@mq.edu.au for workshop questions or ubar@mq.edu.au for Ubar questions
What's included: Art supplies and food
About Dylan:
Dylan (they/them) is a proud Wiradjuri scholar and artist born and raised on Darkinjung Land on the Central Coast of NSW. Their art is heavily inspired by the stories and knowledges of Country, and the close connections that Indigenous Peoples have with each other, animals, Country, and ancestral spirits. Their art seeks to communicate the complex, interwoven relationships between the humans, non-humans, and more-than-humans.
Dylan completed their Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Indigenous Studies and Gender Studies at Macquarie in 2021 and is currently undergoing their Master of Research at Macquarie in the field of Indigenous Queer Studies. Their research focuses on the ways that Indigenous LGBTQIA+SB artists explore identity, relationships, cultural connections, and ancestral knowledges through creative practice.
Dylan currently lives and works on Dharug Land in the Macquarie Park area. They are a currently a Research Assistant at the MQ Department of Indigenous Studies.
About the artwork on this form:
Bobbi Lockyer, a proud Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Nyulnyul and Yawuru artist, born and based on Kariyarra Country in Port Hedland, is the winner of the prestigious National NAIDOC Week Poster Competition for 2023 with her entry, For Our Elders.“Where there is knowledge there are our Elders. Our Elders paved the pathways for us, taught us our knowledge, our history, they passed down their art, stories and wisdom. Our Elders are the foundation of our communities and role models for our children. With this poster I wanted to showcase how important our Elders are in passing down traditions and culture to our children and future.” said Bobbi.
