A Narromine man’s artwork has been featured at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre exhibition Faith.
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Wiradjuri man Colin Brooks Junior’s work ‘Home Sweet Home’ was cited as a huge talking point at the Faith Exhibition according to Orana Art’s Michelle Hall.
“Colin is a young Narromine man who we’ve been working with for a few years,” she said.
“He is a part of our left field program which is about expanding artistic practice and getting artists into institutions.”
The opening of the exhibition took place earlier this month.
Create NSW’s Sam Wild spoke at the exhibition opening and made special mention of Mr Books’ work.
“The exhibition is a left field collective and Colin’s work got a special mention during speeches,” Ms Hall said.
“His work ‘Home Sweet Home’ was a huge talking point at the exhibition opening.”
The text from the catalogue explained Mr Brooks’ work said the artwork explores generational change since the referendum.
“The artist has recreated his grandfather’s home from his memories, which is symbolic of his faith which is family,” the catalogue said.
“The work welcomes people into the home to listen to the whispered voices of his family’s past, present and future.”
Mr Brooks prides himself on working throughout the community, educating people on culture and the art.
He also uses his art to educate the Aboriginal community on mental health.
Mr Brooks is an advocate for mental health awareness and treatment, since being diagnosed with schizophrenia himself.
His message is that having a mental illness and taking medication is nothing to be ashamed of.
Orana Arts supports and advocates for arts and culture in the region through programs and projects that help communities participate in the arts and provide opportunities for artists.
Orana also creates opportunities through communicating opportunities for funding, collaboration and events through our social media channels.
Orana Arts supports Aboriginal Arts development through informed consultation with Aboriginal artists and communities throughout our region.
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