First Nations artist Yhonnie Scarce, Edition Office and NGV Senior Curator of Contemporary Design and Architecture, Ewan McEoin, discuss the 2019 NGV architectural commission 'In Absence' as part of Craft Contemporary 2023.
In 2019, artist and Kokatha and Nukunu woman, Yhonnie Scarce, and Melbourne architecture studio, Edition Office, came together to create their monumental collaboration 'In Absence' as the fifth NGV Architecture Commission. Housed in the NGV's Grollo Equiset Garden from November 2019 to July 2020, the work was a significant commission within the NGV's ongoing initiative to present temporary works of thought-provoking and immersive architecture.
At this event, the creative team come together again to reflect on the project through a live conversation that will consider the potential of craft practices within architectural contexts, plus the impact of significant commissions like this for the individuals involved and the wider industry.
This program is co-presented by Craft and RMIT Culture as a part of Craft's annual festival Craft Contemporary 2023.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
