Biographies Project

Mangkaja artists have a rich and unique history, with many of them having been involved in culturally significant national art projects, such as the Ngurrara Canvas - a large-scale collaborative project that was used in a native title claim in the Great Sandy Desert.

In order to capture the stories of these highly-acclaimed artists, and explain the intricate connection between their artwork and their culture and country, Mangkaja has commenced a film project titled the "Biographies Project".

The project involves 16 artist profiles that will be produced as separate DVDs for the purpose of historical documentation and the promotion of the artists, as well as contributing to the economic, educational and cultural development of the community. Each profile has been filmed in local language, with English subtitles added, and captures the stories of the artists and their work. The project is being directed by a Broome-based Indigenous film production company, Wawili Pitjas, with contribution and mentorship of a local Fitzroy Crossing film-maker, Aquinas Crowe.

The launch date of the Biographies Project will coincide with an exhibition and film night profiling local emerging artists Lisa Uhl (visual artist) and Aquinas Crowe (film-maker).

DATE: Tuesday October 13th
TIME: 5-7pm
VENUE: Mangkaja Arts Studio, 8 Bell Road, FITZROY CROSSING

Mangkaja Arts is an Indigenous-owned art centre situated in the Fitzroy Valley, Kimberley region of Western Australia. The centre brings together artists from four main language groups including Wangkatjungka and Walmajarri from the Great Sandy Desert and Bunuba and Gooniyandi from the river country around Fitzroy Crossing.

Mangkaja proudly acknowledges funding assistance from the Fitzroy Futures Forum and The Department of Treasury and Finance.

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