'Who we are' by Keisha Thomason

Saturday, May 2, 2020, 5:30 – 10pm Council will project Keisha Thomason’s artwork Who we are onto the William Jolly Bridge from 1 – 5 May 2020, nightly. Keisha Thomason (family name Leon) is an Aboriginal graphic designer and artist. Keisha is a proud Waanyi and Kalkadoon woman (Mount Isa, Queensland). Keisha’s artwork style is contemporary, influenced by her culture, identity and modern world concepts. Connection is interwoven throughout the artwork. Connection to culture, history, people and country is what shapes our identity. Without the strong unity of connection, we are left isolated and cannot achieve our goals, and constantly left searching for purpose. If we look back to history, kinship connections gave us our identity. Our culture, community and kinships form the rich tapestry of our DNA and define who we really are. Instead of searching for “Who am I?”, we should be understanding “Who we are”. “Community and people are so important to defining who we are. Connecting with people, and sharing stories helps our communities grow and unite. When we are strong and united together, we can change the world for the better.” - Keisha Thomason See it from home – keep your eyes peeled for images of this projection through our social media channels to view this projection from home. Artwork information: Who we are by Keisha Thomason, 2019 digital illustration. Courtesy of the artist. Venue address: William Jolly Bridge, Brisbane City Venue: William Jolly Bridge, Brisbane City Event type: Art Cost: Free Bookings: No bookings required.