Powerhouse Parramatta and the Cité internationale des arts have announced the two recipients of the 2024 galang residency program, which supports Australian First Nations creative practitioners through two intensive three-month residencies in Paris.
Sydney-based Worimi and Biripi guri architect Jack Gillmer and multidisciplinary Yuggera and Biri artist from Brisbane, Jody Rallah, have been selected for the second iteration of the prestigious program, which attracted expressions of interest from practitioners across the country and across a range of disciplines including jewellery design, architecture, choreography, fashion,writing and visual arts.
The galang residency selection panel consisted of Powerhouse Associate, Wiradjuri artist writer and curator Dr Brook Garru Andrew, Head of the Residency Department Cité internationale desarts Vincent Gonzalvez, and Powerhouse Associate Director First Nations Beau James. The selection panel expressed their support for Gillmer and Rallah?s proposed projects, which will inspire conversations about restitution and accessibility in the cultural sector. “The high calibre of submissions we received for the second iteration of the galang residency highlights the incredible talent of Australia?s First Nations creative practitioners. We are looking forward to seeing the outcomes of Jack Gillmer and Jody Rallah?s projects, which will redefine the cultural sector,” said Powerhouse Chief Executive, Lisa Havilah.
Jody Rallah will ...