Voice and Identity

2024Previous ExhibitionsWilliam Yangasher milgateBarbara McGradyTeena McCarthyJuno GemesSandy EdwardsBlak DouglasBrenda L Croft
Written By
 

Mervyn Bishop, Brenda L Croft, Blak Douglas, Sandy Edwards, Juno Gemes, Teena McCarthy, Barbara McGrady, Asher Milgate, William Yang

Voice and Identity

29 June – 13 July 2024

 

Voice and Identity features important works of nine Australian photographers – Mervyn Bishop, Brenda L Croft, Blak Douglas, Sandy Edwards, Juno Gemes, Teena McCarthy, Barbara McGrady, Asher Milgate and William Yang. With the majority of Australians voting against the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, this exhibition draws our attention to our First Nations communities and advocates for the appreciation and understanding of the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social cohesion for all Australians. The series of photographs by each artist in the exhibition is focused on First Nation communities and some of the First Nations leaders who had made significant contribution to the culture and identity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Exhibition opening with the Artists

to be launched by

The Hon Linda Burney MP

Minister for Indigenous Australians

Friday 28 June 2024

6.30 – 8.00 pm

Artists in Conversation

Blak Douglas & Sandy Edwards

Saturday 6 July 2024

2.30 – 4.00 pm

Artists in Conversation

William Yang & Teena McCarthy

Saturday 13 July 2024

2.30 – 4.00 pm

 
 

ARTWORK

Artwork
SANDY EDWARDS | ‘What’s to celebrate’ Bicentennial demonstration, Macquarie Street, Sydney 1988
SANDY EDWARDS | ‘What’s to celebrate’ Bicentennial demonstration, Macquarie Street, Sydney 1988
A$2,650.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Wedding, Irene McHughes with Pamela Moore and her twins Jake and Joshua (now in their early forties) c.1986 - 88
SANDY EDWARDS | Wedding, Irene McHughes with Pamela Moore and her twins Jake and Joshua (now in their early forties) c.1986 - 88
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Colin, Marjorie and Maxwell, three of Della Shillingsworth’s six children, Dodge City, West Brewarrina, 1989
SANDY EDWARDS | Colin, Marjorie and Maxwell, three of Della Shillingsworth’s six children, Dodge City, West Brewarrina, 1989
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Clancy and Peter Moore, Dodge City, West Brewarrina c. 1986 -1988
SANDY EDWARDS | Clancy and Peter Moore, Dodge City, West Brewarrina c. 1986 -1988
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Boys at the disco, Daryl Fazaldeen, Robert Clark (d) and Cliff Nean, Brewarrina Hall, 1987
SANDY EDWARDS | Boys at the disco, Daryl Fazaldeen, Robert Clark (d) and Cliff Nean, Brewarrina Hall, 1987
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Lizzie Boney and Jenny Ford dancing at the disco, Brewarrina Hall 1987
SANDY EDWARDS | Lizzie Boney and Jenny Ford dancing at the disco, Brewarrina Hall 1987
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Meeting the new baby off the bus from Dubbo. Dorothy ‘Data’ McHughes with baby, Patricia ‘Lady’ Boney and little girl Paula Williams (d), Brewarrina bus stop, c. 1996 -1988
SANDY EDWARDS | Meeting the new baby off the bus from Dubbo. Dorothy ‘Data’ McHughes with baby, Patricia ‘Lady’ Boney and little girl Paula Williams (d), Brewarrina bus stop, c. 1996 -1988
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Bruce Orcher (d) and others not known, main street Brewarrina, 1986 -88
SANDY EDWARDS | Bruce Orcher (d) and others not known, main street Brewarrina, 1986 -88
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Essie Coffey with sons and nephews at Dodge City, West Brewarrina, 1988
SANDY EDWARDS | Essie Coffey with sons and nephews at Dodge City, West Brewarrina, 1988
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Essie Coffey wearing her “Its Easy as ABC” tshirt c 1986 - 88
SANDY EDWARDS | Essie Coffey wearing her “Its Easy as ABC” tshirt c 1986 - 88
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Stephen ‘Meego’ Coffey, on a horse, Essie Coffey’s son c.1987- 1988
SANDY EDWARDS | Stephen ‘Meego’ Coffey, on a horse, Essie Coffey’s son c.1987- 1988
A$2,200.00

40.6 x 50.8 cm unframed
Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Priscilla Boney being visited by Arthur McGillan and Paul and Dennis Shillingsworth in Brewarrina hospital c.1986-1989
SANDY EDWARDS | Priscilla Boney being visited by Arthur McGillan and Paul and Dennis Shillingsworth in Brewarrina hospital c.1986-1989
A$2,200.00

50.8 x 61 cm unframed

Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Robert Clarke (known as Cha Cha (d)), Prize winning boxer, 1986
SANDY EDWARDS | Robert Clarke (known as Cha Cha (d)), Prize winning boxer, 1986
A$2,200.00

50.8 x 61 cm unframed

Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Priscilla and Sandra Boney fishing in the Barwon River, 1986
SANDY EDWARDS | Priscilla and Sandra Boney fishing in the Barwon River, 1986
A$2,200.00

50.8 x 61 cm unframed

Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Essie Coffey with policeman, main street Brewarrina c. 1986 -1988
SANDY EDWARDS | Essie Coffey with policeman, main street Brewarrina c. 1986 -1988
A$2,200.00

50.8 x 61 cm unframed

Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Mrs. Greta Mae Coleman (d) with her granddaughter Joanne Clarke, 1985
SANDY EDWARDS | Mrs. Greta Mae Coleman (d) with her granddaughter Joanne Clarke, 1985
A$2,200.00

50.8 x 61 cm unframed

Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Three young boxers Donald Shillingsworth, Robert and Gregory Bloomfield, 1988
SANDY EDWARDS | Three young boxers Donald Shillingsworth, Robert and Gregory Bloomfield, 1988
A$2,200.00

50.8 x 61 cm unframed

Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

SANDY EDWARDS | Brenda Coffey (d) in her bedroom, Dodge City, West Brewarrina, 1988
SANDY EDWARDS | Brenda Coffey (d) in her bedroom, Dodge City, West Brewarrina, 1988
A$2,200.00

50.8 x 61 cm unframed

Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

Art Atrium- Sandy Edwards Boys diving at the famous Brewarrina fish traps c. 1986-1988.jpg
SANDY EDWARDS | Boys diving at the famous Brewarrina fishtraps, c. 1986 -1988
A$2,650.00

50.8 x 61 cm unframed

Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

JUNO GEMES | Women’s Inma at Mutitjulu Community ,Uluru Kata -Tjuta National Park 2023
JUNO GEMES | Women’s Inma at Mutitjulu Community ,Uluru Kata -Tjuta National Park 2023
A$1,500.00

33 × 50 cm
Digital Print
Edition of 10
The Reckoning - History is still calling
In May 2023 I was honoured to accompany Hon Linda Burney Minister for Indigenous Australians to Mutitjulu Community on the 6th Anniversary of The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the final the Referendum Advisory Committee Meeting before the Referendum. I shall never forget Aunti Pat Anderson's prediction " There is rain of hate coming down on us," at a time when misinformation was all over the Murdoch media creating such muddled the waters of thought , that we could see the prospect of a YES was in jeopardy.

JUNO GEMES | Sammy Wilson Mutitjulu Community Leader, History is Calling Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park 2023
JUNO GEMES | Sammy Wilson Mutitjulu Community Leader, History is Calling Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park 2023
A$1,500.00

33 × 50 cm
Digital Print
Edition of 10
The Reckoning - History is still calling
In May 2023 I was honoured to accompany Hon Linda Burney Minister for Indigenous Australians to Mutitjulu Community on the 6th Anniversary of The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the final the Referendum Advisory Committee Meeting before the Referendum. I shall never forget Aunti Pat Anderson's prediction " There is rain of hate coming down on us," at a time when misinformation was all over the Murdoch media creating such muddled the waters of thought , that we could see the prospect of a YES was in jeopardy.

JUNO GEMES | Mutitjulu Law Women with Renee Kulitja support the Statement from the Heart : Mutitjulu Community, Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park 2023
JUNO GEMES | Mutitjulu Law Women with Renee Kulitja support the Statement from the Heart : Mutitjulu Community, Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park 2023
A$1,500.00

33 × 50 cm
Digital Print
Edition of 10
The Reckoning - History is still calling
In May 2023 I was honoured to accompany Hon Linda Burney Minister for Indigenous Australians to Mutitjulu Community on the 6th Anniversary of The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the final the Referendum Advisory Committee Meeting before the Referendum. I shall never forget Aunti Pat Anderson's prediction " There is rain of hate coming down on us," at a time when misinformation was all over the Murdoch media creating such muddled the waters of thought , that we could see the prospect of a YES was in jeopardy.

JUNO GEMES | Hon Linda Burney Minister for Indigenous Australians prepares for meeting at Mutitjulu Community, Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park 2023
JUNO GEMES | Hon Linda Burney Minister for Indigenous Australians prepares for meeting at Mutitjulu Community, Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park 2023
A$1,500.00

33 × 50 cm
Digital Print
Edition of 10
The Reckoning - History is still calling
In May 2023 I was honoured to accompany Hon Linda Burney Minister for Indigenous Australians to Mutitjulu Community on the 6th Anniversary of The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the final the Referendum Advisory Committee Meeting before the Referendum. I shall never forget Aunti Pat Anderson's prediction " There is rain of hate coming down on us," at a time when misinformation was all over the Murdoch media creating such muddled the waters of thought , that we could see the prospect of a YES was in jeopardy.

JUNO GEMES | Mutitjulu Band play for Referendum Advisory Council : Mutitjulu Community , Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park 2023
JUNO GEMES | Mutitjulu Band play for Referendum Advisory Council : Mutitjulu Community , Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park 2023
A$1,200.00

33 × 50 cm
Pigment Print on archival on cotton rag paper
Signed and stamped
A/ P

ASHER MILGATE | Jennifer Newman, (Cook’s River ?, series) 2017.
ASHER MILGATE | Jennifer Newman, (Cook’s River ?, series) 2017.
A$0.00

54 x 37 cm
Archival inkjet print on cotton rag 

1 of 3 + 2 AP
NFS
In the heart of (Binjang) Wellington, NSW, a deep connection flows through the veins of its land and its people, intertwining the stories of Jeff Amatto and Jennifer Newman, both proud members of the Wiradjuri nation. Their communities are physically connected via the Wambaal (Macquarie River). Jeff hails from Wellington and Jennifer from Narromine, linked by blood through the Ah See line which traces back to Wellington. Jeff's remarkable story of transformation and resilience, captured in our film, stands as a testament to his strength and unwavering spirit within his community. Jennifer's dedicated work in delivering Aboriginal Studies talks and courses both locally and internationally has made her a vital conduit for cultural knowledge and understanding. Through their stories and our shared connection to Wellington, it is the relationships and connection to place that resonate. Without Wellington and its people, these works would not exist.

Jennifer grew up in Narromine, NSW; descended from long lines of Wiradjuri and Australian yarn spinners, Jennifer lives by the Cooks River on Wangal Country, where she contributes to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander forums and river care groups. Jennifer has delivered Aboriginal Studies talks and courses for local and international universities, training centres and community groups. Knitting stories together, Jennifer strives for recognition and connections necessary to walk together comfortably with care and respect on Aboriginal land.
Jennifer and I first worked together during the making of the Cooks River ? series. When Jenny talked about her relationship with the Cook's River, it opened my eyes to a new way of engaging with the natural world. She described how she observes the river, noting its changes and moods, and how this practice is woven into the fabric of her life. This idea of daily engagement with nature was something I found incredibly beautiful and transformative. It's not just about observing but about forming a relationship with the environment, feeling its presence, and understanding its rhythms.

ASHER MILGATE | Where Jeff Amatto and the fire healed his soul, 2018.
ASHER MILGATE | Where Jeff Amatto and the fire healed his soul, 2018.
A$2,500.00

54 x 37 cm
Archival inkjet print on cotton rag 

1 of 10 + 2 AP
In the heart of (Binjang) Wellington, NSW, a deep connection flows through the veins of its land and its people, intertwining the stories of Jeff Amatto and Jennifer Newman, both proud members of the Wiradjuri nation. Their communities are physically connected via the Wambaal (Macquarie River). Jeff hails from Wellington and Jennifer from Narromine, linked by blood through the Ah See line which traces back to Wellington. Jeff's remarkable story of transformation and resilience, captured in our film, stands as a testament to his strength and unwavering spirit within his community. Jennifer's dedicated work in delivering Aboriginal Studies talks and courses both locally and internationally has made her a vital conduit for cultural knowledge and understanding. Through their stories and our shared connection to Wellington, it is the relationships and connection to place that resonate. Without Wellington and its people, these works would not exist. 
Jeffrey Amatto, a Wiradjuri man from Wellington, NSW. A community leader, inspirer, and staunch advocate for those living in the depths of struggle, Jeff is an award winner, founder of Yindamara Men's Healing Group and More Cultural Rehabs, Less Jails, and co-founder of Brothers 4 Recovery Drug and Alcohol Awareness. His journey exemplifies how recognizing the value of lived experience can drive the change our country needs. 
Jeff's life wasn't always this way. His youth and early adult years were marked by addiction and incarceration set through intergenerational trauma, until he transformed his life through cultural rehabilitation at The Glen. In 2018, Jeff and I collaborated on a short film, "A Point in Time," capturing a poignant video portrait of his life. We visited many of the places Jeff used to frequent. This was the last place we visited. This is where it all started to change for Jeffrey Amatto.

SANDY EDWARDS | Barwon 4, Brewarrina.NSW.
SANDY EDWARDS | Barwon 4, Brewarrina.NSW.
A$800.00

40.5 x 30 cm
Silver gelatin fibre-based prints
Photo taken for The Age Newspaper to show water and living conditions out west of NSW. Feli McHughes asked me to come to Bre to take this photo for The Age Year.

SANDY EDWARDS | Clancy Coffey (driver) and Cecil Collis (passenger) 1996
SANDY EDWARDS | Clancy Coffey (driver) and Cecil Collis (passenger) 1996
A$800.00

40.5 x 30 cm
Silver gelatin fibre-based prints
Project - Exhibition and Book: Exhibition at Tin Sheds Gallery, Darlington Sydney 1990. This work is drawn from the After 200 Years Project founded by AIATSIS in Canberra. This was a Bicentennial project which looked at 17 Aboriginal communities drawn from all over Australia. This selection and photo editing was made by Penny Taylor for The Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies Canberra

SANDY EDWARDS | Cilla Boney and Sandra firing in the Barwon River
SANDY EDWARDS | Cilla Boney and Sandra firing in the Barwon River
A$800.00

40.5 x 30 cm
Silver gelatin fibre-based prints
Project - Exhibition and Book: Exhibition at Tin Sheds Gallery, Darlington Sydney 1990. This work is drawn from the After 200 Years Project founded by AIATSIS in Canberra. This was a Bicentennial project which looked at 17 Aboriginal communities drawn from all over Australia. This selection and photo editing was made by Penny Taylor for The Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies Canberra

Art Atrium-Sandy Edwards - Della Shillingsworth (d) with 2 of her 6 children, Dodge City, Brewarrina 1989 .jpg
SANDY EDWARDS | Della Shillingsworth (d) with 2 of her 6 children, Dodge City, Brewarrina 1989
A$2,200.00

50.8 x 61 cm unframed

Vintage Silver gelatin fibre-based print

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