Broadly speaking, the girltron series examines robots as subjects of culture, and perceptions people have of machines; with particular emphasis on how we personalise technology, and how these interactions make us feel. girltron 1.0 is photographic documentation of 3d mixed media sculptures, or conceptual characters I created...
True to her name, in recent years Destiny Deacon has blazed an extraordinary trail. Since first exhibiting at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, in 1991, Deacon has been represented in the prestigious international exhibitions Documenta, the Yokohama Triennale, the first Johannesburg Biennale and...
'I think blak dolls represent us as people, I don't think white Australia, or whatever you want to call it, sees us as people.' Destiny Deacon 1993 'Dolls are silent reminders of childhood, but Deacon gives voice to her dolls by communicating feelings… these dolls are decapitated, ...
Destiny Deacon is a photo artist, video maker, performer, writer and broadcaster, whose images work to re-interpret, parody and make transparent cultural stereotypes. She was born in Maryborough, Queensland in 1957, however she was raised in Melbourne. Deacon has a Bachelor of Arts, major in politics,...
Destiny Deacon is a photo and video artist, performer, writer and broadcaster, whose images re-interpret, parody and make transparent cultural stereotypes. She was born in Maryborough, Queensland in 1957 and educated at La Trobe and Melbourne universities. Deacon's work has been exhibited extensively in Australia and...
'I think blak dolls represent us as people, I don't think white Australia, or whatever you want to call it, sees us as people.' Destiny Deacon 1993 'Dolls are silent reminders of childhood, but Deacon gives voice to her dolls by communicating feelings… these dolls are decapitated, ...
From the series Oz. ‘I call myself a “shy photographer”. Taking pictures of real people makes me nervous. They always want me to explain details to them and start growling if I seem vague. Who can be bothered when you’re trying to think things out for yourself anyway?...
True to her name, in recent years Destiny Deacon has blazed an extraordinary trail. Since first exhibiting at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, in 1991, Deacon has been represented in the prestigious international exhibitions Documenta, the Yokohama Triennale, the first Johannesburg Biennale and...
‘I call myself a “shy photographer”. Taking pictures of real people makes me nervous. They always want me to explain details to them and start growling if I seem vague. Who can be bothered when you’re trying to think things out for yourself anyway? I prefer ...
Destiny Deacon’s work deals with both historical issues and contemporary Aboriginal life. It is informed by personal experience and readily accessible mass media. Her photographs feature members of the artist’s family and friends posing for the camera as well as items from her collection of ‘Aboriginalia’...
Stephen Fearnley pictured with his Mother Pat Fearnley, Bundeena NSW, circa 1966
Sue Healey - As You Take Time stills
Ellipse, Polari (series)
Artists Process Diary, 35 Summers by Mark Titmarsh
Artists Process Diary, 35 Summers by Mark Titmarsh
Artists Plans and Process Diary, 35 Summers by Mark Titmarsh
