Description

Join us for an inspiring keynote presentation by the renowned South Sudanese artist and writer, Atong Atem, as we delve into the transformative power of art in exploring identity, celebrating diversity, and building connected communities.

This presentation speaks to the importance of research, and the many forms it can take, in the artists’ journey. Through an exploration of her own journey as a practicing artist over the past decade, Atem will speak about the various historical influences on her practice including ethnographic photographs, film, museum collections and first person histories. This presentation will explore past works, their relevance to her practice and her personal relationship to the world at large, as well as current and upcoming works and the importance of making self-referential art. This presentation hopes to analyse and critique the idea of a linear journey and will speak to the many possibilities that may arise from embracing a non-linear journey and artistic practice.

Atong Atem, an Ethiopian born, South Sudanese artist and writer living in Narrm, has captivated audiences with her unique approach to portraiture through video and photography. Her work transcends conventional frameworks, offering a fantastical lens through which to view the world. By referencing the iconic works of photographers like Malick Sidibe, Philip Kwame Apagya, and Seydou Keita, Atem constructs a vivid visual narrative that bridges her cultural heritage and personal experiences. Atem’s exploration of migrant narratives and postcolonial practices within the African diaspora offers profound insights into the relationship between public and private spaces, and the concepts of home and identity. Her art has been showcased across Australia in prestigious institutions such as the National Gallery of Victoria, National Portrait Gallery and the Art Gallery of New South Wales, as well as internationally at venues including Tate Modern and Photo London 2023.

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