★ Runner up, best exhibition Ballarat Intl Foto Biennale 2017
Located in the former Sacred Heart Convent and supported by the Ballarat Welcome Centre and Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council, ‘In the Process of Healing’ is an immersive site-specific installation of photography and sound, and tells a story of hope and survival of one Tamil family seeking asylum in Australia.
Separately, the second installation dedicated to the survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Ballarat and beyond, features a sculpture ‘Chair of nails’ and a soundscape compiled by the artist. The installation is located in the historic former Ballarat Convent building.
“Very theatrical, stimulating. When you go to the room, the ‘Chair of nails’ is very stark, but very evocative too. Most theatrically exciting thing for me was coming out of this room and having to walk through the photographs again, and see them in a different emotional state of mind. Beautifully theatrically presented.”
“Thought-provoking, sensitive and empathetic” , “Powerful exhibition”, “This is a profoundly insightful, immersive experience, just totally nails it.“
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In the process of healing
In the process of healing