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PROJECT SPACE | EME | WE MATTER

PROJECT SPACE | EME | WE MATTER

Image details: Eme, We Matter, 2015, Embroidered text on donated bras, photo credit: Lucy Nock

To coincide with An Appropriate Reaction, the Project Space presents Eme and a new iteration of the installation We MatterWe Matter is a project that was conceived in 2015 as a response to the everyday sexism that people face on a daily basis. Warrang/Sydney folk submitted statements of their personal experiences of sexist violence, which were then embroidered by Eme on donated and second-hand bras.

In the Project Space, these bras are presented in a non-hierarchical single line around the room with each corresponding personal statement displayed on fabric. The installation is accompanied with the ‘We Matter’ zine, drawn and produced by Eme, which also gives space to these experiences.

Also featured in the installation are protest posters, an informative video and brochures produced by international network Liyang, who provide advocacy for Lumad (Indigenous – Mindanao, Philippines) women and children in struggle of land, livelihood and self-determination.

The ‘We Matter’ zine and Lumad colouring books are available to purchase in the Art Store with all funds donated to Sabokahan – Unity of Lumad Women.

EXHIBITION
23 JANUARY – 23 FEBRUARY

ARTIST
EME

OPENING HOURS
THURSDAY – SUNDAY
11AM–5PM

 

This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW

SPONSORS

We acknowledge the Bidjigal and Gadigal people of the Eora Nation,

the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Cement Fondu stands.

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