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An exhibition of the moving image, including stop-motion, 3D and other animation techniques, Big Eye showcases Aboriginal animations from Australia and Canada in a unique cross-tribal exchange of ideas and world views.

Read the review Animating Dreaming into Action online at Real Time
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Aboriginal Australian artists Aroha Groves, Frank McLeod & Aboriginal Nations, the Gunbalanya Community & Gozer Media, Christine Peacock, Rebekah Pitt & John Graham and artist/curator Jenny Fraser, are joined by Aboriginal Canadian artists Dark Thunder Productions, Raven Tales, Skawennati Tricia Fragnito, Rabbit and Bear Paws, and The Healthy Aboriginal Network.

Australia and Canada are two of very few countries in the world who recognise their first people as Aboriginal. Philosophically, this exhibition explores the shared heritage by Aboriginal Canadians and Aboriginal Australians through the intersection of Aboriginal aesthetics, culture, and a similar history of colonisation.

Curated by
Jenny Fraser and Lubi Thomas

Presented by
QUT and cyberTribe

Opening hours 9 May
Saturday 4.00pm-8.00pm

Opening Hours from 12 to 15 May
Sunday & Monday CLOSED
Tuesday to Friday 2.00pm-6.00pm

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From the guest book
Great work. Good process and a terrific collection. Sandy

Such a wonderful mix of material. Well done. Marie-Claire

The humour, the topics all linking Aboriginal people told by deadliest animators. Great to see them all together, like a meaningful cultural feast - not just 'multiculturalism'. Congratulations Jenny Fraser and BIG EYE organisers and QUT for taking the committed plunge for another CI first!! Christine Peacock

Hope this gets shown on ABC networks, etc! Anon

Fantastic work, so many stories to tell. Anon

Great work! :) Ben C.

Wise words. Gives so much space for contemplation and guidance for confidence and direction. Thank you :). To 'ancient wisdom' and respect, may all be made aware. This should be what kids watch on TV - it has meaning and truth. Heartfelt thanks and congratulations. Anon

Loved everything! Great work and an excellent showcase. Hayley

Fantastic job. Anon

Wonderful work! I loved the entire show - I want to see it on TV very soon. Great job! Anon

Fascinating, glad we stumbled across this.. Anon