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Traces explores a diverse range of individuals of Indian heritage both who have left their respective homelands to settle in Australia and the younger generation who have grown up in the country.The work transcends western and eastern states of Australia presenting a holistic view of the diaspora and covering various waves of migration and settlement from the 1970s.
In doing so the project explores portraiture and the local Australian landscape bringing together the relationship of person to land and looking at the physical spaces inhabited.
The body of work explores questions of migration, identity and settlement. -
“Growing up in the UK as a third generation Indian has frequently presented questions surrounding my own identity and culture. My background prompted my decision to undertake this project and thus connect with many people of a similar background and experience.”
Traces was undertaken during an artist residency at the Perth Centre for Photography in 2013 and encapsulates stills and moving footage. The work was exhibited as part of the Ballarat Biennale in Australia at the Art Gallery of Ballarat from August to September 2013
Jessica Earnest, born in Uganda, lives in Perth.
Jaya Earnest, born in Mumbai, lives in Perth.
Sita Ram, born in India, lives in Perth.
Sigrid, born in Perth, lives in Perth.
Tajinder Singh, born in India, lives in Melbourne
Trevor, born in Mumbai, live in Melbourne.
Manoj, born in Kenya, lives in Melbourne.
Kamal, born in the Punjab, lives in Melbourne.
Tenna, born and raised in Melbourne.
Jayant, born in Perth, lives in Perth.
Kalaya, born in India, travels between Melbourne and Calcutta.
Sandeep, born in the Punjab, lives in Melbourne.
Sushil, born in India, lives in Melbourne.
Shabbir, born in India, lives in Melbourne.
Monica, born in India, lives in Victoria.
Vinod, born in India, lives in Victoria.
Krishna, born in India, lives in Melbourne.
Bal, born in Malaysia, lives in Melbourne.
Installation shot, Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia (curated by Robyn Archer).
Installation shot, Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia (curated by Robyn Archer).
Installation shot, Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia (curated by Robyn Archer).
Installation shot, Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia (curated by Robyn Archer).
Installation shot, Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia (curated by Robyn Archer).
Installation shot, Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia (curated by Robyn Archer).
Installation shot, Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia (curated by Robyn Archer).
Installation shot, Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia (curated by Robyn Archer).
Installation shot, Fremantle Arts Centre, 2014, Horizon, Exploring the West Coast of Australia with the Clipperton Project
Installation shot, Fremantle Arts Centre, 2014, Horizon, Exploring the West Coast of Australia with the Clipperton Project
Installation shot, Fremantle Arts Centre, 2014, Horizon, Exploring the West Coast of Australia with the Clipperton Project
Installation shot, Fremantle Arts Centre, 2014, Horizon, Exploring the West Coast of Australia with the Clipperton Project
Installation shot, Fremantle Arts Centre, 2014, Horizon, Exploring the West Coast of Australia with the Clipperton Project
Installation shot, Fremantle Arts Centre, 2014, Horizon, Exploring the West Coast of Australia with the Clipperton Project
nstallation shot, Fremantle Arts Centre, 2014, Horizon, Exploring the West Coast of Australia with the Clipperton Project. Image © Christine Tomas
Installation at the Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool, UK, 2015
Installation at the Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool, UK, 2015
Installation at the Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool, UK, 2015
Installation at the Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool, UK, 2015
Installation at the Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool, UK, 2015
