Yesterday Today Tomorrow, an Arts North West initiated project, draws its inspiration from Kamilaroi country, from the traditional songs and stories surrounding the significant Aboriginal Cultural Sites in the New England North West.
Six emerging Kamilaroi artists have been mentored to develop works inspired by Country, working on three significant sites near Inverell, Moree and Manilla. Kamilaroi/Tongan film-maker Tim Leha developed a series of short documentaries which have captured the stories and artist’s relationship with their Country.
Our Elders have been an integral part of the knowledge transfer and we thank Liza Duncan, Len Waters and Noeline Briggs-Smith for their participation and support. I would also like to acknowledge artists Brent Emerson, Vicky Duncan, Paris Knox, Quarralia Knox, Elizabeth Munro and Paul Spearim for their participation in this project.
Yesterday Today Tomorrow was funded by the Australian Government through its Indigenous Languages and Arts Program.
On a personal note, I have enjoyed working on this project as I love to learn about my culture, you can never learn too much. This project is particularly special to me as it is about my Country, and where I grew up.
- Pene Riggs, Projects Officer