Mathinna

Mathinna Image Gallery: Nursery

  • Tasmania
  • Choreography, Costumes, Sets & Lighting, Highlights, Performance
Nursery

At Government House, Mathinna is introduced to elements and practices of European culture, such as playing with dolls, types of furniture and western clothing. There is a sense of confusion, curiosity, anxiety and caution, as Mathinna moves with small nervous actions, while in contrast and Lady Jane moves with authority and breadth, conveying duty and responsibility.

The images within this gallery were captured by photographers Jeff Busby (Main Stage Season, 2008) and Greg Barrett (Regional Tour, Cairns, 2010).

Elma Kris and Yolande Brown in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Jeff Busby, May 8th, 2008
Yolande Brown in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Jeff Busby, May 8th, 2008
Yolande Brown and Elma Kris in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Greg Barrett, 2010
Elma Kris and Yolande Brown in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Jeff Busby, 2008
Yolande Brown and Elma Kris in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Greg Barrett, 2010
Elma Kris and Yolande Brown in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Jeff Busby, May 8th, 2008
Elma Kris and Yolande Brown in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Jeff Busby, 2008
Elma Kris in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Jeff Busby, 2008
Yolande Brown in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Jeff Busby, 2008
Yolande Brown in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Greg Barrett, 2010
Yolande Brown and Elma Kris in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Jeff Busby, 2008
Bangarras Mathinna 2008 Photo© Jeff Busby 543
Elma Kris and Yolande Brown in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Greg Barrett, 2008
Yolande Brown and Elma Kris in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Greg Barrett, 2010
Yolande Brown and Elma Kris in 'Nursery' from 'Mathinna', Photography Jeff Busby, 2008
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Inspired by a young girl’s journey between two cultures, Mathinna traces the story of a young Aboriginal girl removed from her traditional home and adopted into western colonial society, only to be ultimately returned to the fragments of her original heritage.

Explore Mathinna Image Gallery to view more more images from this production.

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Jennifer Irwin
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Yolande Brown
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