General
Identity is made up of...
What does orange symbolise in Vomit Girl?
Agent orange and the trauma of the Vietnam war.
What is Bates' cultural identity
Barkandji (First Nations)/white
2-dimensional
Shape
What is similar about Nguyen-Long and Bates identity?
They both come from two different cultures, they are both Australian, they are both artists.
Where does Nguyen-Long find inspiration for her sculptures?
Vietnamese Folk Art
In the artwork, what appears to be moving?
The water, land and sky.
3-dimensional
Form
What are the main themes in Bate's artwork?
Connection to land, ecosystems, the land as a mother/lifesource
Why are your creatures vomiting?
As a symbol of healing from rejection and trauma
Why does Bates see the river as his mother?
Because it is a life source, provided food and water to the Barkandji people and the animals.
How does space appear in Badger Bate's artwork?
Full/crowded
What are the main themes in Nguyen-Long's artwork?
Connection and disconnection, trauma and healing.
Why does Nguyen-Long use Vietnamese folk art and stories in her sculptures?
The reconnect with her Vietnamese heritage and create a sense of belonging in the culture.
What does Country mean?
Country is a term used by First Nations peoples to refer to the lands, waters and skies to which they are connected through ancestral ties and family origins. First Nations peoples have a deep spiritual connection with their Country.
How does unity appear in Badger Bate's artwork?
All of the shapes and lines fit together in a unified order.
What do you need to bring back to school this week?
A consent form signed by your parents/carers so that you can participate in lino printing.
What do the hybrid creatures represent?
Transformation as she reconnects with her culture and her dual identity
How many years have First Nations peoples lived on this continent?
How does variety appear in Nguyen-Long's Vomit Girl?
There are a variety of sizes in each of the forms in her artwork.