For Our Elders 2023

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For Our Elders is presented in partnership with Campbelltown Arts Centre (C-A-C) in celebration of the 2023 NAIDOC theme, and as a way for ADC to pay our respects to the cultural knowledge held by Elders in our community and is on display in Object Space at Australian Design Centre.

Across every generation, our Elders play an important role and hold a special place in our hearts. This NAIDOC week is a tribute to our Elders from all families, cultures, communities and Nations.

The exhibition For Our Elders, has been drawn together to showcase a selection of hand-crafted ceramic vessels created by the Elders Ceramics Group for the C-A-C exhibition Budjari Mudjingaal (Dharawal for 'good friends'). The works selected for this showcase are by Aunty Michelle Hailes and Aunty Joanne Venn.

C-A-C developed the project with the Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation. The beautiful ceramic forms were made through a series of workshops facilitated by Aboriginal artist Natalie Valiente, and in response to conversations within the Group.

During the sessions, Elders discussed the increasing mortality rate of Aboriginal Elders and expressed their concern about resources for rituals surroundings Sorry Business becoming less affordable and unsustainable.

As a way of addressing this basic human right to mourn and remember, the project embraced practical and cultural solutions. In partnership with Campbelltown TAFE (Aboriginal Pathways Unit) and The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, the Elders also developed their skills in floristry and created large floral arrangements from both native flora and introduced species.

For Our Elders is on display from 15 June - 26 July 2023.

Object Space is a window gallery located in the window of the Australian Design Centre HQ on William Street in Darlinghurst. The exhibition space has direct street frontage, is accessible to view 24 hours a day and is lit for viewing at night.