As it has done so for generations, Indigenous Culture remains alive, vibrant and realised through talking and sharing knowledge.
An artwork exhibition by Indigenous offenders and ex-offenders through The Torch's Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community program. Central to the program is cultural learning, strengthening, expression and sharing.Dhumbadha Munga (talking knowledge) looks at the two-way relationship between arts workers and artists they support. Through Dhumbadha Munga, artists learn, develop and reinforce their cultural identity to express and share their stories.
Purchases of artwork supports the program and the artists. Post-release program participants receive the full sale value directly. Proceeds from artwork sales for participating artists still in prison are held in trust by Corrections Victoria until release. Access to funds at this crucial time can greatly assist the community reintegration process for artists.
Artists: Veronica Hudson, Jacob Kennedy, Robby Knight, Paul McCann, Sean Miller, Kent Morris, Garry Scott, Ray Traplin, Peter Waples Crow and Raymond Young.
Where: Alliance Française’s Eildon Gallery, 51 Grey Street St Kilda VIC 3182
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