{"id":39221,"date":"2026-06-29T08:28:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T00:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/?post_type=futures-platform&#038;p=39221"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:18:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T06:18:12","slug":"artworks-leave-a-lasting-cultural-imprint-through-2026-indigenous-futures-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"futures-platform","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/futures-platform\/artworks-leave-a-lasting-cultural-imprint-through-2026-indigenous-futures-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Artworks leave a lasting cultural imprint through 2026 Indigenous Futures Exhibition\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 2026 Indigenous Futures Artwork Competition and \u2018ReconciliAction\u2019 Exhibition has returned for its third year, transforming student artwork into a powerful reminder of culture, connection and place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than an annual exhibition, ReconciliAction creates a space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student voices are seen, heard and woven into the life of Curtin. Through art, students are invited to share stories of identity, Country, memory and belonging, while the wider university community is invited to listen, reflect and engage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s first place artwork, <em>Connecting on Country<\/em>, was created by T-Keia Dearden, a Whadjuk woman and second year Bachelor of Education student. Inspired by the relationships formed through studying at Curtin, the artwork reflects the many paths, stories and connections that shape the student experience. It speaks to the friendships, mentorship, collaboration and moments of yarning that help students learn from one another and grow together.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-39221_39530d-90 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-39221_39530d-90 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-39221_39530d-90.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-39221_39530d-90.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-39221_39530d-90 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-39221_39530d-90 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark 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data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-19-1-Custom-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-19-1-Custom-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"39064\" class=\"wp-image-39064 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-19-1-Custom-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-19-1-Custom-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-19-1-Custom-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-19-1-Custom-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-19-1-Custom-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-19-1-Custom-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-16-Custom-1000x500.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-16-Custom-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-16-Custom-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"39063\" class=\"wp-image-39063 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-16-Custom-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-16-Custom-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-16-Custom-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-16-Custom-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-16-Custom-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-16-Custom-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-20-Custom-1000x500.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-20-Custom-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-20-Custom-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"39071\" class=\"wp-image-39071 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-20-Custom-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-20-Custom-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-20-Custom-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-20-Custom-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-20-Custom-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-20-Custom-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-113-1-Custom-1000x500.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-113-1-Custom-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-113-1-Custom-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"39061\" class=\"wp-image-39061 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-113-1-Custom-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-113-1-Custom-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-113-1-Custom-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-113-1-Custom-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-113-1-Custom-1520x760.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe all come from many different paths and stages in life, and we all have our own stories to share,\u201d Ms Dearden said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis piece represents the meaning that, despite our differences, we grow alongside each other, and we all leave lasting impressions that will stay with each of us for a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the first place artwork, <em>Connecting on Country <\/em>is exhibited and displayed adjacent to Level 1, Building 209, Faculty of Humanities, ensuring Ms Dearden\u2019s story continues to be part of Curtin\u2019s physical and cultural landscape. The competition also recognised Tannah Shehan, who received second place for <em>Reconnection<\/em>, and Crystal Quartermine, who received third place for <em>Seven Sisters<\/em>. Together, the three winning works reflect the strength, depth and diversity of Indigenous student storytelling across the Curtin community.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1616\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/DSC08664-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/DSC08664-1.jpg 1616w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/DSC08664-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/DSC08664-1-1536x1027.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1616px) 100vw, 1616px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Connecting on Country <\/em>by T-Keia Dearden exhibited and displayed adjacent to Level 1, Building 209, Faculty of Humanities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For the first time, the exhibition also introduced a People\u2019s Choice Award, with Ms Dearden\u2019s <em>Connecting on Country<\/em> and Vanessa Burns\u2019 <em>Wagyl<\/em> artwork receiving equal recognition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtin\u2019s Faculty of Humanities Indigenous Futures Dean, Associate Professor Mandy Downing, said the exhibition honours Aboriginal artwork and affirms Indigenous sovereignty, while creating space for Indigenous stories, perspectives and lived experiences to be expressed through creativity and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Associate Professor Downing, ReconciliAction is not only about displaying artwork. It is about making cultural presence visible across the university and ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges are respected, celebrated and embedded in shared spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTogether, we are building spaces that foster belonging, celebrate cultural pride, and embody genuine ReconciliAction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exhibition also contributes to the ongoing work of Indigenising settler colonial spaces across Curtin. By foregrounding Indigenous student artwork, ReconciliAction helps shift university spaces into places of recognition, visibility and cultural learning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-135-Custom-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-135-Custom-1-scaled.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-135-Custom-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/MARVMEDIA_CURTINHUMANITIESEVENT-135-Custom-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Associate Professor Mandy Downing, Dean Indigenous Futures, Humanities and Professor Richard Blythe, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Humanities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Faculty of Humanities Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Blythe said the exhibition reflects the kind of university community Curtin continues to work towards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne that values truth telling, embraces diverse perspectives, and understands the important role education plays in shaping a more inclusive and respectful future,\u201d Professor Blythe said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said the exhibition had continued to grow in both scale and significance, creating space for stories that challenge, inspire and deepen understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and lived experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the exhibition continues to grow, its impact reaches beyond the walls of the gallery. Each artwork becomes part of a larger story about place, connection and responsibility, reminding the Curtin community that reconciliAction is not a single moment, but an ongoing commitment made visible through everyday spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 Indigenous Futures ReconciliAction Exhibition is located in the Collaboration Hub, Level 1, Building 418, Curtin University, Bentley. The exhibition is open to the public until 3 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"link-list\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Media Releases link list\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"media-releases\">Media Releases<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    \n            <ul class=\"link-list\">\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/media-release\/indigenous-students-winning-art-celebrates-connections-formed-at-curtin\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Link to Indigenous student\u2019s winning art celebrates connections formed at Curtin | Curtin University\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Indigenous student\u2019s winning art celebrates connections formed at Curtin | Curtin University<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perthnow.com.au\/wa\/perth\/south\/canning\/indigenous-curtin-university-student-wins-top-prize-for-artwork-celebrating-rich-aboriginal-culture-c-22407602\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Link to Indigenous Curtin University student wins top prize for artwork celebrating rich Aboriginal culture | PerthNow\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Indigenous Curtin University student wins top prize for artwork celebrating rich Aboriginal culture | PerthNow<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/nit.com.au\/05-06-2026\/24663\/indigenous-students-winning-art-celebrates-connections-formed-at-curtin-university\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Indigenous student\u2019s winning art celebrates connections formed at Curtin University | National Indigenous Times\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Indigenous student\u2019s winning art celebrates connections formed at Curtin University | National Indigenous Times<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/styleupnit.com.au\/05-06-2026\/24663\/indigenous-students-winning-art-celebrates-connections-formed-at-curtin-university\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Indigenous student\u2019s winning art celebrates connections formed at Curtin University | Style Up\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Indigenous student\u2019s winning art celebrates connections formed at Curtin University | Style Up<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Indigenous Futures Artwork Competition and \u2018ReconciliAction\u2019 Exhibition Highlights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2026 Indigenous Futures ReconciliAction Event &amp; 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