Watch These Hands
Sharing plant knowledge during InPlace’s cultural exchange between Yolŋu artists, Aboubakar Fofana and Zena Cumpston, Milingimbi, NT, photograph courtesy of InPlace
Watch These Hands presents new commissions from 12 artists whose creative practices are deeply rooted in custodianship, connection to Country, community, and intergenerational knowledge. Developed through the InPlace Commissions Program during time spent on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country at InPlace’s Garambi Baanj (Laughing Waters) Cultural Precinct, and through InPlace’s Cultural Exchange Program, the works presented explore cultural landscapes, collaborative storytelling, and custodial responsibilities.
Artists: Aunty Kim Wandin (Wurundjeri); Brooke Wandin (Wurundjeri); Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation’s Narrap (Country) Unit, including Edward Mullins (Wurundjeri/Noongar), Damien Nicholson (Wurundjeri/Gunai-Kurnai) and Ash Firebrace (Wurundjeri/Yorta-Yorta); Uncle Badger Bates (Barkandji); Siri Hayes (Naarm/Melbourne); Zena Zada Cumpston (Barkandji/Kurnu); Paul Wood (Naarm/Melbourne); Helen Ganalmirriwuy (Ḻiyagawumirr Garrawurra); Jennifer Roy Dikarr Malarra; and Maddison Miller (Darug).
Included with museum admission