Join us for a guided curator’s tour of this powerful exhibition; The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons in slq Gallery. Created by Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) artist Colleen Sam, this exhibition features artworks, digital stories and research which reveal the Sam families’ story of survival and resistance through during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past.
About the exhibition:
The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons is a tribute to survival and the enduring power of culture to heal both the land and its people.
Colleen Sam, Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman and visual artist, and her mother, Aunty Ena Sam, share the powerful story of the Kalkadoon people’s resilience, survival, and unwavering strength.
For generations, Colleen and Aunty Ena’s ancestors safeguarded their cultural knowledge in secret, ensuring that the Sam family’s identity remained strong, despite persistent efforts to erase it.
The exhibition features a dedicated learning and healing space, including a yarning circle for community discussions.
Please note: Family-friendly labels are displayed to support young people’s exploration and learning.
Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland
Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential
This event is accessible.
Image credit: Colleen Sam, Wild Harry, 2021, acrylic on canvas
