3 Into 1: Hermie Cornelisse, Amanda Davies and Mish Meijers

CAST Gallery, Hobart
5 February - 6 March 2005

Published June 2005

Sitting Down with Indigenous Artists

Erica Izett explores the cultural convergence between Australias indigenous and non-indigenous people over the past few decades and the rewarding implications it is having on Australias artistic and cultural practice and awareness.

Published June 2005

Women's Business by Remote

In the past two decades the face of Australian art practice has been changed immeasurably by a renewed focus on the culture of Indigenous people and the efflorence of Aboriginal art. This article looks at the work of three non-Indigenous artists who worked in places regarded as remote and developed art practices through engagement with Aboriginal people.

Published June 2005

Crash Sites

The rapprochement between Aboriginal and white Australian people and the bridging of cultural division, explored through the work and lives of Rod Moss and Therese Ritchie. Both artists have immersed themselves in the day-to-day lives of their aboriginal friends, involved in relationships of reciprocity as part of an extended network of kin. In an effort to cross the cultural divide of difference created by colonisation, they negotiate a situated form of cultural practice.

Published June 2005

Neverland vs. Reality: How to Sustain an Art Practice in the Territory

Historically, people in the Territory have viewed southeners with suspicion, often characterising them as missionaries or carpetbaggers. Some emerging artists here are beginning to question these attitudes and are starting to take advantage of the financial and critical lifelines that the south has to offer. Bronwyn Wright and Tobias Richardson are two who have engaged energetically with southerners and achieved high levels of recognition.

Published June 2005

Under the Skin

The Aboriginal community of Balgo, situated on the cusp of the Tanami and Great Sandy Desert is a melting pot for contemporary Aboriginal art and culture. This article examines a group of white women artists and their various bodies of work which grew from their time spent at Balgo.

Published June 2005

Seeking Transcendence

Curator: John Stringer
10 February - 5 May 2005
Perth International Arts Festival

Published June 2005

Paji Honeychild Yankarr

Paji Honeychild Yankarr 1914-2004

Published June 2005

Chasing Culture

Cross cultural performance is a form of cultural brokerage and plays a significant role in the maintenance of culture within Indigenous communities. Exploring issues of authenticity and cultural intrusion through a range of intercultural performances between indigenous and non-indigenous communities and established local companies.

Published June 2005

Making the Gospel Their Own

Eastern Arrernte Catholics at Ltentye Apurte, the former Santa Teresa Catholic mission east of Alice Springs, are making the local church and liturgy a ground for telling their recent history and reflecting their ancient yet evolving traditions. A mural project was initiated by a local non-aboriginal woman Cait Wait in 2002 with the help of eight neophyte artists.

Published June 2005

Remote

Published June 2005

Trent Parke: Minutes to Midnight

Australian Centre for Photography
7 January - 20 February 2005

Published June 2005