Decolonisation on an individual level, sacred spirituality and Murdering Creek with artist Dr Bianca Beetson

Indigenous Health MedTalk

Today on the show we are joined by artist Dr Bianca Beetson (Director Indigenous Research at Griffith University). We discuss her impressive and moving work, unpacking the human experience, decolonisation on an individual level and sacred spirituality. Bio: Bianca Beetson is a Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi (Sunshine Coast) Wiradjuri (NSW) woman, Born in Roma Western Qld. Studied a Bachelor of Arts Visual arts at the Qld University of Technology from 1993 -95, Completed her Honours 1998 and Doctor of Visual Arts in 2018. Bianca’s is a visual artist who works in a broad range of media including: painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography and public art. Work: http://biancabeetson.blogspot.com/ Exploring the value of acoustic ecology with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in prison: http://www.listeningtocountry.com/#:~:text=The%20aim%20of%20%E2%80%98Listening%20to%20Country%E2%80%99%20is%20to,through%20sound%2C%20between%20human%20beings%20and%20their%20environment. Murdering Creek Visual References: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/murderingcreek?epa=HASHTAG ABC Story paralleling Bianca’s experience in Murdering Creek: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-12/lake-weyba-visitors-report-spooky-lights-humming-noises/12271554