Our experiences of female identity and culture stay with us regardless of geographical context.

This exhibition brings together the different practices to present a familiarity of concerns that are not bound by geographic, social contexts or time. What these artist share through their individual practice are concerns of female identity and body politics within the domestic realm and public space.

Landless Bodies explores contemporary diasporic Arab women artists’ experiences of gender without fixed locales. Invited artists from Morocco and Australia create a rich cultural experience that reflect the role of women as leaders in the private and public realm. Exploring the relationship of situating the self in past, present and future the exhibition presents an urgency of place and representation of culture.

Curated by Lizzy Marshall

Featuring: Safaa Erruas (Morocco), Cherine Fahd (Australia), Fatima Killeen (Morocco/Australia), Fatima Mazmouz (Morroco/France), Ms Saffaa (Saudi Arabia/Australia) and Batoul Shimi (Morocco)

Join us for the official exhibition launch on Saturday, 6 October 2018 from 2-5pm.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS:

Landless Language Symposium
7 October, 1-3pm | Free admission
Artists from Australia and Morocco will discuss themes and issues that have arisen from their participation in this important International Cross Cultural exchange. In attendance will be curator of the exhibition, Lizzy Marshall and artists Safaa Erruas (Morocco), Fatima Killeen (Morocco/Australia), Fatima Mazmouz (Morocco/France) and Batoul Shimi (Morocco).

Dinner Conversations You'd Rather Not Have
1 November, 7-9pm | Cost $45
Casula Powerhouse will be hosting the second dinner evening to remember as part of the Landless Bodies exhibition. Join us for a dinner that will be filled with interesting opposing views on identity and spirituality. Experience our delicious curated shared meal prepared by our wonderful team at Bellbird Dining. Share food and share knowledge in safe and welcoming environment.  Challenge your opinions and views by discussing topics that are taboo with strangers. Come prepared for an evening that mixes digestion with the indefensible.

IMAGE CREDIT: CHERINE FAHD, EPHEMERAL SCULPTURE NO.1 WITH FAN, 2013/2018