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Annick Akanni


  • Midland Junction Arts Centre | Studio 1 276 Great Eastern Highway Midland, WA, 6056 Australia (map)

Mama (Dottie) and I, photo taken in Rutland Ave, Carlisle, Images courtesy of Annick Aisha Akanni and her mother Dottie Giattas.

Braiding Memories  

Collaborators: Dorothy (Dottie) Giattas and Imara Mandred

Braiding Memories is an intergenerational research project led by artist Annick Akanni, exploring the profound bond between Annick and her Tanzanian mother, Dottie. Through the art of braiding, they weave together Australian and African cultures, delving into self-discovery. This transformative project celebrates the interconnection of African traditions and the cherished memories of strong women, with Dottie as the central figure. It pays homage to pioneering matriarchs, exploring themes of identity, tenderness, togetherness, and belonging. Join us on this journey of family, culture, and cherished memories, challenging boundaries and embracing intergenerational connections. 

PUBLIC PROGRAM
STITCHED AND BOUND ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
May 2
STITCHED AND BOUND ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Alongside the stitched & bound exhibition, twelve artists open their arts practice to visitors.

MANDJANUP WER WOOMBANUNG DOYNTJ-DOYNTJ WAARNINY
May 26
MANDJANUP WER WOOMBANUNG DOYNTJ-DOYNTJ WAARNINY

BUNGAAN (JOANNE PARFITT) AND DARCY RANKIN

IN SEARCH OF NUREYEV
Jun 6
IN SEARCH OF NUREYEV

Writer, Director, Choreographer, Actor & Dancer Ivan Tarakanov, with Composer & Producer Valery Niazov, Mentoring Director Susie Conte, and Dancer & Actor Sergey Pevnev develop their production In search of Nureyev: The search of an immigrant for his real identity.

SHIFTING FIELDS
Jul 22
SHIFTING FIELDS

In this residency, Sarah Thornton-Smith continues her enquiry into monoprinting as a site of material and perceptual exploration.

EARTHSONG
Sep 1
EARTHSONG

Swaroopa Unni develops EarthSong, a solo Mohiniyattam performance exploring the deep connections between women and nature.

COMMUNITY NOTICES
Sep 1
COMMUNITY NOTICES

Rebecca Jensen will be working with the community to develop an archive of their voices or “Community notices” capturing the every day.

EXPANDED HORIZONS
Oct 16
EXPANDED HORIZONS

Ric Burkitt invites visitors into the creative process, offering insight into his contemporary painting practice.

Earlier Event: August 22
Gabby Loo and Colin Smith
Later Event: April 30
Stitched & Bound Artists in Residence