Kait James is, a proud Wadawurrung artist whose work challenges stereotypical representations of Indigenous culture. Through her art, she critiques and subverts the often narrow and homogenised depictions of Aboriginal identity in Australia, offering a deeper, more nuanced exploration of history, culture, and self-determination.
Predominantly working with textiles, Kait’s practice is a vibrant fusion of techniques and themes. She incorporates fabric collage, embroidery, rug tufting, and engages with ‘Aboriginalia’, a concept she refers to which critiques the generalised and often commodified representations of Indigenous culture. By recontextualising kitsch souvenirs that historically diminish and stereotype Aboriginal identity, she transforms them into powerful statements laden withpop-cultural and political references. These elements challenge colonial conceptions of culture, questioning broader societal understanding and erasure of Indigenous knowledge in contemporary Australia.
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About Art Forum
Art Forum is the Victorian College of the Arts’ series of weekly talks by leading artists and curators. Providing a rich insight into their work and its relationship with the world, each guest speaker shares the themes, processes and ideas that drive their practice. For more information regarding upcoming Art Forums or to view past recordings, please visit the Art Forum webpage via the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music website here
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