PROJECT FOR SWELL FESTIVAL 2023 |
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GCMAGIC is currenlty working on its ‘Call Home’ sculpture representing cultural diversity through natural elements, embracing the concept of unity, diversity and harmony.
The base is constructed from a wooden frame and blue board for outdoor applications, covered with 76 tiles (20cm x 20cm each) made of clay, glazed, and fired in the kiln. The sculpture's colours represent the Australian landscape, with blues for water, greens for flora, and browns and natural colours for fauna.
The sculpture (1400 X 400 X 600) represents a human body and the mirror ball on top, reflecting the viewer as a part of the sculpture.
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The hand-tile making is led by Michelle Noordink, together with Nasrin Vaziri as the creative director and producer. About 10 community emerging artists will be involved with this sculpture.
Special thanks to JP Langbroek, MP for Surfers Paradise and Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, for his support.
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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER PROJECT
LAUNCHED IN MAY
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Knowledge is Power is a series of intensive workshops to show the
holistic impact of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) on people’s lives. The project aims to contribute in preventing DFV in Queensland, and bring down the number and impact for women, children and men. Through these workshops, participants will gain knowledge on all aspects of DFV, how it impacts on well-being (mental health, drug use, workplace, relationship), and how it can be prevented through self-empowerment.
The project was launched on the 15th May, during the DFV Prevention Month in Queensland. There were 26 participants at the launch who participated in a
discussion about the topic. The diverse perspectives and visions were recorded. The participants were directed to express their reactions against DFV in a single word and a sentence as a solution. There was a brief presentation on the spectrum of DFV -- from the personal aspect to the cultural and international aspects, and more.
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Dr Heba Mohtady Ali was introduced as the main facilitator for the 10 creative writing workshops. She talked about her novels and how she will conduct her
workshops for this project, that will involve awareness, self-empowerment, and as the result, prevention of DFV.
Prita Tina Yeganeh was also introduced as the facilitator for the visual creative workshops. Prita is a professional artist and will conduct three (3) in-depth creative workshops after the completion of the 10
interactive sessions.
All participants to the workshop will utilise creative expression as an empowerment tool to discover and honour themselves in a safe,
creative and non-judgemental space. The outcomes of the workshops
will be a number of collage art pieces with written messages by the
participants.
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FIRST CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP |
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The first creative writing workshop was held on 28 May, Sunday, in Benowa. Facilitated by Dr Heba, the participants focused on story sharing and how good writing can help people those who have been impacted by domestic and family violence.
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This was followed by a potluck dinner with some wonderful people and amazing food from many different cultural backgrounds, as well as sharing of stories through narratives, poetry and song. The dinner was organised by Art+Potluck Project, a community initiative that encourages self-expression, creativity and storytelling at a potluck dinner.
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"Tonight, we enjoyed a fantastic Creative Writing, focusing on story sharing and how good writing is to help people who have been impacted by domestic violence." - Aldwyn Atuney |
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GCMAGIC is grateful to receive invitation from ‘Dance for Parkinson’ to share the organisation’s stories of successes in their online festival. Presentations were live streamed on the 19th and 20th of May to various audiences.
On 20 May 2023, GCMAGIC director, Nasrin Vaziri, was the online guest presenter. Nasrin talked about aims and objectives of GCMAGIC and how the activities of the organisation are linked to social matters (such as physical and mental health) and social issues (such as DFV).
The event Creating Connections Sharing Our Stories 2023 was hosted by Dance for Parkinson's Australia.
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Find the recording of the
(Click on the tab with the date - Saturday 20th 12:50 - 1:25 to watch Nasrin's interview.)
The event was a free online festival exploring Quality of Life Approaches to living with Parkinson’s and creative ageing across communities. An interactive, accessible online gathering to share information, participate in workshops, and build network connections, it included dance, music, and research presentations.
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UPCOMING EXHIBIT:
MULTICULTURAL FIESTA THROUGH DIGITAL PRESENTATION
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In July 2022, 40 photos from culturally diverse groups and individuals were taken for the project Multicultural Fiesta Through Digital Presentation.
For 2023, the GCMAGIC team is going to print these images on canvases to create unique photo-paintings. These photo-paintings will be on exhibit from 8th to 21st August during the ‘Re-Connecting’ event at the Robina Art Gallery. This project by GCMAGIC is funded by RADF for delivering an innovative photo-painting project.
These will then be exhibited in several gallery and art spaces, including GCMAGIC’s 3D Online Gallery.
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GCMAGIC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
26 June 2023
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GCMAGIC will be holding its AGM on 26th June, Monday, 6pm at 13 Verona Ave, Isle of Capri, Surfers Paradise.
We would like to invite you to this event and appreciate your involvement. You are welcome to nominate yourself or anyone that you think is interested.
The Executives positions are:
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
The other positions are:
Arts Coordinator
Consultant
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Artist Profile: Hengameh Shamloo |
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Hengameh Shamloo is a photographer and painter who started her artistic journey in Australia with GCMAGIC.
Hengameh was the photographer of 40 photos the Multicultural Fiesta Through Digital Presentation Project, and her collection will be used for RADF’s project.
She is a full-time photographer and is provided with temporary studio space for her artistic activity.
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Are you an artist based on the Gold Coast? Whatever your art form or practice, we invite you to become a GCMAGIC Artist Member. We organise and coordinate a diverse range of events and programs, such as exhibitions, art-craft displays, skills development, writing and poetry workshops, cultural events, women's story sharing. We encourage and nurture new and innovative ideas. We can also assist in establishing and growing your arts practice, as well as in applying for grant funds. We look forward to working with you. Register your interest HERE. https://bit.ly/3dBCiKx
The GCMAGIC team are looking forward to working with other local artists who are passionate about growing the arts and culture practice on the Gold Coast. We invite artists to share their passions and aspirations to inspire community members to engage and experience creativity with us.
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Free To Use Materials for Artists |
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GCMAGIC is inviting all our member artists to use materials that are available at the GCMAGIC office. The materials are for you to use if you need them. Please contact Nasrin at info@gcmagic.org.au with the subject MATERIALS to set a time for your visit.
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BRICKS Newsletter
Publisher: GCMAGIC
Director: Nasrin Vaziri
Editor: Roselle Tenefrancia
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