Alta Forma, October 2025

This exhibition weaves together the rich tapestry of personal narratives and communal memories, exploring the powerful intersections between first-hand experiences and second-hand stories passed down through generations. These stories, though often fragmented by time and distance, bind us to our Indigenous roots and spiritual heritage.

At its core, the exhibition embraces the concept of metaphorical libation—a symbolic offering of our stories, dreams, and reflections in honor of our legacy and those who came before us. Each piece invites visitors to engage deeply with themes of displacement, cultural reclamation, and spiritual connection, challenging us to confront the erasure of our histories and reimagine them in ways that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.

First Hand Experiences. Second Hand Stories. is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of identity and memory within the African Australian diaspora. It serves as a sacred space for honoring our legacy and reimagining the lost and stolen histories that continue to shape our collective and individual identities

 

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‘Garlic’, (garlic brass charm), recycled brass
‘Black Fungus (1)’, (fungus brass charm), recycled brass
‘Grains of selim (1)’, (pod brass charm), recycled brass
‘Okra Oga, (okra brass charm), recycled brass
‘Black Fungus (2)’, (fungus brass charm), recycled brass
‘Grains of selim (2)’, (pod brass charm), recycled brass
‘Kusi me’, (basket brass charm), recycled brass 
‘Kola Nut’, (nut brass charm), recycled brass, nylon (Sapo wash cloth)
‘Nep Nep (1)’, (pod brass charm), recycled brass
‘Okra Small-Small (1)’, (okra brass charm), recycled brass
‘Black Fungus (3)’, (fungus brass charm), recycled brass
‘Nep Nep (2)’, (pod brass charm), recycled brass
Okra Small-Small (2)’, (okra brass charm), recycled brass

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Grounded - Earth’s Form (3)’, (textured brass ring), recycled brass

Grounded - Earth’s Form (2)’, (textured brass ring), recycled brass

Grounded - Earth’s Form (1)’, (textured brass ring), recycled brass

^‘Legba’, (protection sculpture brass ring with stone), recycled brass, tourmaline spinel

^‘Bocio’, (protection sculpture brass ring with stone), recycled brass, black spinel

^‘Jòtò’, (brass ring), recycled brass

^‘Ohemaa’, (brass charm neckpiece), recycled brass, leather, 14k gold filled metal

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‘Asantehemaa – Neckpiece’, (glass beads), recycled glass, leather, 14k gold filled metal

‘Queen Mother’, (brass and agate neckpiece), recycled brass, jasper leather, thread

^‘Ashe - Koklo’, (chicken foot with glass beads), recycled brass, recycled glass, leather, 14k gold filled metal

^Abrafoa – The Healer (1)’, (seeded neckpiece), job’s tear seeds, reclaimed freshwater pearls, recycled brass, sterling silver

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 ‘Zangbeto’, (bronze earrings), recycled bronze, sterling silver
 ‘Dan ’, (large fish bone necklace with snake clasp), fish vertebrae, recycled bronze, cotton thread