Background
The INBETWEEN exhibition explored how Indigenous knowledges and cultural expressions belong within current national identities. Through a curated set of site-specific case studies, this research unearthed valuable new knowledge systems resulting from a series of contemporary Indigenous inspired architectural projects from across Australia and the Pacific. This scholarly research was displayed as an Immersive 360 Degree experience which explored the application of Indigenous knowledges and cultural representation to current architecture and design practice.
Contribution
My role in INBETWEEN 360 Degrees as as the Deakin Curator and Research Chief Investigator. The Deakin iteration of INBETWEEN 360 Degrees was supported by:
• Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
• Australian Institute of Architects
• Deakin University
• Mosster Studios
• Nyaal: Immersive Learning Experience
• Deakin Motion Lab (DML)
• DesignMind: Deakin University - International Design and Innovation Platform
NOTE: The digital file including movie of content: https://inbetween2021.com.au
Significance
INBETWEEN 360 made a significant contribution to the national and global conversations surrounding Indigenous representation and the role of design. The Australian Institute of Architects described INBETWEEN 360 Degrees as a seminal project which delved into how Indigenous knowledges and cultural expressions belong within current national identities. Designed for the 2021 Venice Biennale of Architecture but cancelled due to COVID, this immersive, multi-sensory display explained the emotional connection between land, culture and the build environment/design. This scholarly research significantly unearthed new knowledge paradigm for design practice.