When you are “coloured” or “Creole” it can be really hard to know “where you come from.” Because you are usually “a great big melting pot”..
When my family first moved to Australia from Ghana, I would always come home from school crying because other kids would make fun of my hair..
Made with graphite and ink, this artwork portrays the intersection of identity and strength. The piece depicts a Muslim, hijab wearing woman..
We value, respect and acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we work and live. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and future. We recognise and pay respect to all First Nations peoples, their cultures and their heritage.