Returning Artist - Creatives in the Neighbourhood

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Join the conversation on why artists stop creating and how to meet the needs of the returning artist.

Think+DO Tank Community House

Creatives in the Neighbourhood

Creatives in the Neighbourhood is a series of networking and development programs for western Sydney creatives to connect, exchange and grow.

A discussion for and about creatives that have taken a break from their practice and wish to navigate their return. This may be due to illness, finances, care responsibilities or the migrant and refugee experience.Join the conversation with visual artist My Le Thi, and film maker Ali Rezvani on reasons why artists stop creating and how to meet the needs of the returning artist. This unique session will be held in an intimate setting. My Le will invite you to make a paper lotus of listening instead of talking is more your thing. About My Le ThiMy Le Thi is a visual artist and performer. Her art is inspired by human survival stories including her own. She was one of the first celebrated female artists from the Vietnamese diaspora in Australia. Her career peaked during the 1990’s to late 2000’s. At this time, she exhibited widely in national and international exhibitions. She was awarded several residencies and prizes including New Work Grants from the Australia Council (1999 &amp; 2001) and residencies with Taipei Artist Village and Asia Link (2004 &amp; 2006). My Le’s work was included in HSC case studies from 2004 - 2019. After being unable to practice art full time for an extended period, My Le is navigating her return. Join My Le in conversation and share your perspectives on the returning artist. About Ali RezvaniAli Rezvani is a film maker and cinematographer who has weathered necessary career transitions and translations as a creative. Ali has been displaced multiple times and has had to pick up his creative practice in various homes/homelands. Originally from Iran, he migrated to Turkey and taught film studies and practiced there before moving to Australia and finding his feet in the creative community here. Join Ali in conversation as he shares is perspective as a returning artist. Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2024Time: 6pm - 8pmLocation: Think+DO Tank Community House, 40 Harris Street, Fairfield NSW 2165 This is a free event. Light refreshments provided.No parking onsite, street parking available on Harris Street. This event is part of Creatives in the Neighbourhood.Think+DO Tank Community House is a wheelchair accessible site.

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