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the space between us grows

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Henry Jones Art Prize, shortlisted Oct 2019

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This piece is a thematic and visual evolution of an earlier piece by a similar name. It is an abstracted exploration of connection and disconnection between people and place, alluding to the tension of mediating heritage and identity. It belongs within a body of work which riffs on a colour palette that references the colours of the Australian flag to echo the dissonance of a personal Australian identity which includes a diverse cultural heritage.

I live and work on lutruwita, in nipaluna, muwinina country. I acknowledge the palawa peoples' deep connection to the land, sky and waters of this land as its continuing custodians and pay respects to their elders, past and present.

©2023 Sharifah Emalia Al-Gadrie

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