Artist statement Hills Hoist is a photographic series exploring love—for family, land, and a vanishing way of life. Inspired by the old rotary clothesline I encountered after migrating to Australia in 2009, the work draws on memories of my rural Polish childhood. Using a delicate alternative process of handmade gelatine cyanotype on glass, I chronicle…
art against gender based violence Panmela Castro | Ram Devineni & Dan Goldman | Tal Fitzpatrick | Catherine Gomersall | Aldona Kmieć Curator: Felicity Martin Beyond 50% explores the ways in which art can be used to influence cultural change, looking specifically at artists who seek to change the culture surrounding gender-based violence. It presents work…
In the Process of Healing is a two-part immersive, site-specific installation developed for the 2017 Ballarat International Foto Biennale and presented within the contemplative surrounds of the former Sacred Heart Convent in Ballarat — a place steeped in institutional history. The project was created with the support of Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council and Ballarat International…
The #WeRYou project was an inclusive and participatory street art initiative designed to harness the power of community, art and storytelling to shift perceptions and build a sense of belonging among Ballarat residents. Over six months in 2013, I facilitated a series of large-format paste-up installations, transforming graffiti hotspots into vibrant, community-driven art spaces. These…