Who is this Person? Black or White?

A friend pointed me on to Hailans to Ailans, a two-part international exhibition presenting contemporary artists from PNG. These artists work in a variety of media, including painting, metal sculpture, wood sculpture, weaving, and performance.

It’s a fascinating exhibition and I was particularly engaged with the performances of Dr. Michael Mel, performer, artist, writer, and co-curator of the exhibition which focuses on the contemporary art of PNG. Click on the image below to take you to one such performance – a short yet very powerful performance concerning colonisation, stereotypes and cultural exchange!

~ by Tavurvur on October 20, 2009.