Artist Talk and Community Cook-up: heavy body history
Join us to close the exhibition heavy body history: Merri-bek Collection and Recent Works.
We will begin with an artist talk at Counihan Gallery, followed by a community BBQ and cook-up hosted by this mob and Saluhan Collective at Next Wave. Come along for a yarning circle with curator Maya Hodge and exhibiting artists Moorina Bonini and Mia Boe, as they share insights into their practices and works featured in the show. Afterwards, stay for a feed to gather, share stories, and celebrate culture and solidarity.
Program Details:
Date: Saturday 25 October, 2pm - 4pm
Cost: Free. No bookings required.
- 2:00 – 2:45 PM — Artist Talk with Moorina Bonini & Mia Boe at Counihan Gallery, 233 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM — Community BBQ & Cook-up hosted by this mob and Saluhan Collective at Next Wave, 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
About the exhibition
Curated by Maya Hodge, a proud Lardil curator and writer, heavy body history: Merri-bek Collection and Recent Works highlights the power of art to disrupt colonial narratives, honour bloodlines, and inspire future generations. The exhibition draws connections between works from the Merri-bek Art Collection and recent pieces by invited artists, including Aunty Marlene Gilson, Mia Boe, Moorina Bonini, Sha Sarwari, Elyas Alavi, and Hoda Afshar. Reflecting on experiences of resistance, injustice, and cultural storytelling in the face of colonialism, these artists also consider how these themes are entwined with truth and identity.
Suitable for
Seating for the floor talk is available on request. Please let our friendly staff know if you would like a chair.
This program will be streamed on Instagram Live. A captioned recording of the event will made available on our Counihan Gallery Instagram channel.
Contact
Counihan Gallery
Phone: 03 9389 8622
Email: CounihanGallery@moreland.vic.gov.au
Further information
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