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Western’s artwork is an example of reconciliation in practice
Early last year, Western Sydney University’s Executive team, together with a group of academics and professional staff, participated in a full-day cultural exchange workshop to enhance their understanding of Country and culture.
This was co-facilitated by Allan McKenzie – a proud Wiradjuri Gamilaroi man from Griffith NSW. Allan has painted for over 29 years and promotes Aboriginal culture through optical storytelling, song, and dance. It was at this cultural workshop that the journeyed artwork commenced.
Since then, Allan has facilitated a number of workshops where over 120 individuals, including Western Sydney University staff and students, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, contributed to the painting and engaged in Aboriginal cultural learning. This artwork provided all the opportunity to yarn and learn.
STC Announces First Design Associate Program Cohort
Designers selected include lighting designer Kate Baldwin, sound designer/composer Brendon Boney and set/costume designer James Lew.by BWW News Desk
Three emerging theatre designers have been appointed as Sydney Theatre Company s first Design Associate Program cohort - lighting designer Kate Baldwin, sound designer/composer Brendon Boney and set/costume designer James Lew.
The DeAP initiative, established by Artistic Director Kip Williams to form part of the company s Resident Artists program, aims to promote and foster the professional development of First Nations and CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) artists to address current underrepresentation - particularly in the area of theatre design.