ASHER MILGATE | Where Jeff Amatto and the fire healed his soul, 2018.
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.
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.
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.
