Heavy Body History
Exhibition Dates. 9 Aug - 26 Oct 2025
Heavy Body History: Merri-bek Collection And Recent Works
Curated by Maya Hodge @_waykuu
at Counihan Gallery
Melbourne, Australia
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Curated by Maya Hodge, a proud Lardil curator and writer, 'heavy body history: Merri-bek Collection and Recent Works' highlights the power of art to disrupt colonial narratives, honour bloodlines, and inspire future generations. The exhibition draws connections between works from the Merri-bek Art Collection and recent pieces by invited artists, including Aunty Marlene Gilson, Mia Boe, Moorina Bonini, Sha Sarwari, Elyas Alavi, and Hoda Afshar.
Reflecting on experiences of resistance, injustice, and cultural storytelling in the face of colonialism, these artists also consider how these themes are entwined with truth and identity.
Artists :
Aunty Marlene Gilson
Mia Boe @mia.khin.boe
Moorina Bonini @moorinabonini
Sha Sarwari @shasarwari
Elyas Alavi @elyasalavi
Hoda Afshar @hodaafshar
Photographed by Nani P - post via instagram @nani.visit
