tunapri will become a projected artwork with an accompanying soundscape that responds to place through the vision, creativity, and voice of a contemporary Tasmanian Aboriginal artist.

Projected visuals in the form of original paintings, drawings, digital illustration, and photography will tell the story of country. The deep time connections of a culture and community who are connected to place, people, and time will come together to honour those who have gone before and look forward to the future.

The aim of this work is to provide an opportunity for the audience to take an intimate journey into the hearts and minds of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community while also reflecting on our shared histories and connections.

tunapri is a Palawa Kani language word that loosely translates to ‘knowledge’ and encompasses the intentions and concept behind the work. It can be interpreted as knowledge of country, knowledge of community, knowledge of culture or knowledge of self. Ultimately, we are sharing our knowledge of place and people.

This project has been commissioned by Business North-West and produced by Ten Days on the Island with contributions from the following creative team:

• Produced by Sally Richardson & Christian Storan

• Creative Direction by Caleb Nichols-Mansell

• Elder & Cultural Oversight by Auntie Erica Maynard

• Artwork by Caleb Nichols-Mansell

• Projection Mapping by Darryl Rogers

• Sound Design by Isaac Rogers