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Foundation Impact Stories: A Celebration of Young First Nations Identities

Tuesday, 13 August 2024
5 min read
Temaana and Iteka On Country high res

“Working with Temaana, deadly one.”

— Danielle, Pitjantjatjara, age 14

Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation is proud to support Children's Artspace and its latest exhibition Who Are We?, a powerful visual representation of young First Nations people, their identities and individual journeys. 

Led by proud Adnyamathanha, Narungga, Wangkangurru Yarluyandi sibling-duo Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley and Temaana Yundu Sanderson-Bromley, the exhibition showcases forty-six artists’ exploration of who they are as young South Australian Aboriginal people today. 

Through a series of workshops at the South Australian Aboriginal Training Academy, Mark Oliphant College, and Le Fevre High School, young people explored their identities and personal stories through silk, canvas and ceramic mediums, resulting in a collection of artwork that reflects their unique perspectives and experiences.  

Expand Temaana and Iteka Nepabunna

Temaana and Iteka Nepabunna

We hope this project will be a pivotal step in these young people’s lives where they see their culture and heritage in a better and more positive light which only pride and respect shines through.

— Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley and Temaana Yundu Sanderson-Bromley

Getting to find out about different ways First Nations people create artwork, listening to other peoples’ stories, learning different ways to do the silk painting (layering, blending.)

— Indyanna, aged 12
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The opportunity to work alongside Temaana and story tell through silk screen painting has been an invaluable experience for our students. The most amazing part was having time to yarn, share personal stories and get to know each other on a deeper level. Connection to culture and community through art immersion was an absolute highlight. Ngaityalya, CentrED and Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation.

— Trudy Brown, a Visual Arts Teacher
Expand Iteka and Temaana Sanderson-Bromley, Who Are We? (install view), 2024.

Iteka and Temaana Sanderson-Bromley, Who Are We? (install view), 2024.

Who Are We? is a celebration of young First Nations voices and a testament to the power of art to inspire and connect. It offers a platform for these young voices to be heard and celebrated, fostering pride and respect for their heritage.

Who Are We? is on now in the Children's Artspace, open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 3pm, until the 12 October 2024 (free entry).

Children’s Artspace is a free art gallery that showcases original artwork by, with, and for young people.

Join Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley for a special painting workshop experience

Create your own original artwork and learn about First Nations culture and identity.

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