ARTIVISM
*Update* This talk has been postponed to a later date. BSAF will advise the updated date and time as soon as possible.
Join us for a discussion with artists working in the industry to bring about conversation and change in areas of mental health, identity, cultural resurgence, and political justice. From the beginnings of graffiti and street art being a voice for the unheard to the increase in powerful and thought provoking music – this talk will bring to light the powerful intersection of art and activism. Arrive intrigued and leave inspired as you gain an insight into the creative careers and ideas of the artists responsible for the latest cultural shifts in Brisbane!
Wellborn – Facilitator & Visual Artist
I am an indigenous Ngarabal man. My culture and my expression are an integral part of who I am.
I am self-taught and have been developing my craft all my life, however I have only been pursuing visual arts professionally for 2 years. My goal is to connect people to their inner dialogue and to provoke discourse on these thoughts we hide from.
I strive to convey who we are as a society, and the effects of colonialism on my country and my culture.
Art creates a space where I can scream without making any sound, and unlike my music this allows me to target a very unique internal energy which otherwise would be left dormant. I am inspired by street art, abstract works and traditional art of my aboriginal culture. Whether you see tragedy or beauty in my work is all about the individual.
DancingWater – Musician
Meanjin based musician DancingWater bringing a new wave of neo soul and punk.
Inspired by societal injustices and the drive for global equity DancingWater tells stories through spoken word & antiquated melodies.
Desirai – Visual Artist
A Meanjin (Brisbane) based, Gunggari, illustration & digital artist. Art helps me to express myself as I often can’t find the words to do so. I like to incorporate culture into my artworks as naturally as it lies within my life. Always there, deep rooted and causing a constant current within. Emotion is what heavily inspires my artworks. A lot of strength can be channelled and learnt from emotions of pain, anger and disappointment. So much emotion can be portrayed without the need for words. My artworks are like fragmented pieces of my own emotional & mental states. Apart of me hopes my creations will empower those (especially Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women) who can see a small part of themselves reflecting back through the artworks.
Hafleg – Visual Artist
Shaun Lee (gwarkabah) is a Larrakia, Wardaman and Karajarri contemporary artist and cultural man born and raised in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Shaun started painting as a young boy, learning from his large artistic family that includes his mother Danella Lee and sister Mim Cole (Mimmimdesigns). Known by his artist name, Hafleg, Shaun specialises in murals and logos using contemporary and traditional designs.
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