The Space Inside

Abstract

Within my PhD project, I have explored new ways of telling old stories. Through my artwork, I explore questions about Aboriginal identity: Who are we? Who and what are we connected to? What does a family look like? The project creatively explores some of my own personal stories of family, as I search back through the stories of my community. The construction of individual and community identities will be a strong foundation of the project. The research questions are: How can stories reflect both individual narratives as well as the total community experience? In what ways can artwork achieve this purpose? In my PhD I have undertaken three major projects and have created a body of work in media including weavings, possum-skin cloaks, sculptures, prints, paintings, public art and breastplates.