Josh Muir and Peter Waples-Crowe digital artwork on the Big Screen
Fed Square is proud to partner with the Koorie Heritage Trust to present projected works derived from the KHT collection from artists Peter Waples-Crowe (Ngarigo) and Josh Muir (Gunditjmara/Yorta Yorta).
The artworks will be projected on the Fed Square Big Screen from 27 May–11 July to acknowledge significant dates in our First Nations calendar (Reconciliation Week to NAIDOC Week).
In My Tribe 2018
single channel animation (ed 1/4 + AP)
Purchased 2019. Koorie Heritage Trust
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Peter Waples-Crowe created these artworks as a result of the residency he undertook with the Koorie Heritage Trust with the support of an Indigenous Languages and Arts Program. A solo exhibition of the subsequent artworks were exhibited in the insideOUT exhibition at the Koorie Heritage Trust from the 4th May – 28 July 2019, they are owned by the artist.
About Peter
Peter Waples-Crowe is a Ngarigo artist living in Melbourne. He creates bold colourful work that explores the representation of Aboriginal people in popular culture, often referencing the dingo as a totemic figure and an analogy for Indigenous peoples.
Josh Muir Animated 2018
3 channel animation (ed 2/3 + 1AP)
Gift of Josh Muir, 2019. Koorie Heritage Trust
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These works represent a continuation of the artist’s journey of self-exploration, incorporating imagery referencing his youth growing up in Ballarat influenced by hip hop and street art culture, alongside his Aboriginal heritage. Drawn from the self-portraits, Josh Muir Animated, pushes the works into animation, giving life to each of the symbols and patterns featured in the works. The 3-channel animation, created in collaboration with Isobel Knowles, is an attempt to step inside the mind of the artist, in an immersive sound and visual installation.
About Josh
Josh Muir is a young Freelance Visual Artist with heritage from Gunditjamara / Yorta Yorta. Josh is passionate and his art reflects a positive style with influence from contemporary street art, a modern way of expressing stories through vibrant work.
