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Artist talk: Reko Rennie

Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial

Published 2017

‘I’m reusing [Kamilaroi designs] in a different context to promote visibility, promote identity, promote culture and then putting it on this symbol of colonialism and power and wealth ... It is a very personal, emotional return to country.’ Reko Rennie reveals how his grandmother’s experience inspired his work in ‘Defying Empire’.

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Reko Rennie, Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay/Gummaroi people

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    This annual lecture series showcases the latest work of renowned contemporary Australian architects.

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