Kisani works with a UNE team to help disaster ravaged Aborginal communities, and will discuss how art is used as a connection device to help people heal and communicate with each other.
“I will demonstrate how artworks tell stories and impart information in a more holistic way which everyone can understand. This approach is helping communities to heal and build resilience, after a very difficult few years filled with natural disasters,” Kisani said.
Kisani is a woman of many talents. She trained as a banker, and then studied nursing. In addition, she is an accomplished artist. One of her artworks is currently part of a tour with the Sydney Powerhouse Museum.
Kisani was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and notes that she struggles with conventional ways of sharing and understanding information. She uses art to ‘speak’ with the wider community- especially natural disaster ravaged communities.
“Art transcends barriers of language and educational achievement- so is a fantastic way to communicate!” she said.
The talented artist has been hosting workshops in disaster affected Aboriginal communities in order to help people heal and communicate with each other. She has observed people receiving ‘light bulb moments’ and ‘sparks of ideas’ during these workshops. Kisani has also observed the resilience of communities who have suffered virtually every possible natural disaster- think bushfires, drought, floods, mice, pandemics.
Essential Information:
Title: ‘Art- Bridging the Great Divide’
Speaker: Kisani Upward- PhD(I) student
Date: Tuesday 29th November
Time: 12noon-1pm
Location: UNE Tamworth 24 Fitzroy Street
This fascinating discussion will lead into a free lunch for people who register via Eventbrite
The #UNETamworth team are looking forward to seeing you all on the 29th November!
