The Mob at FAC
Fremantle Arts Centre
Sat 17 & Sun 18 Nov 10am – 1pm
Free entry
Join the artists, Martu Rangers, Mankarr Team (Caring for Country workers) and curators for a series of fascinating talks about the Martu way of life, land management practices, the stories within the paintings, the collaborative multi-media artworks and the journey of creating We don’t need a map. This festival-like weekend includes bush tucker, cooking, basket weaving, seed sorting and a performance by the Pigram Brothers.
WE DON'T NEED A MAP
Sunday Program, 18th November
10:00 - 10:30 Cannibal Story
Artist Yunkurra Billy Atkins, animator and director Sohan Ariel Hayes, writer John Carty and producer Erin Coates reveal how they brought Atkins' paintings to life through animation.
10:30 - 11:00 A Visit to Country
Join internationally acclaimed artist Lynette Wallworth as she discusses her visit to country and how it inspired her video and sound installation.
11:00 - 11:30 The Phone Booth Project
Young Martu filmmaker Curtis Taylor and established Melbourne-based artist Lily Hibberd talk about their collaboration, The Phone Booth Project.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 Gallery Tour
Delve deeper into the artwork and join the artists and co-curators Erin Coates, Kathleen Sorensen and Gabrielle Sullivan for a gallery tour.
2:00 - 4:00 Courtyard Music
Broome's The Pigram Brothers perform live. Free event. Bar and Cafe open.
All are welcome.
Please direct any enquiries to [email protected] or 08 9432 9555
We don't need a map: a Martu experience of the Western Desert from Fremantle Arts Centre on Vimeo.