Overview
Four artists have spent two years with Fairfield's many communities, exploring what it means to be a woman in such a diverse suburb. And now they're inviting you to experience their discoveries on a free twilight stroll, peppered with performance art, installations and drive-by soundtracks.
You'll see artist collective Hissy Fit take over a carpark with actor and martial arts expert Maria Tran, to present Supreme Ultimate, which examines the influence of martial arts on perceptions of gender. Then, inside the Fairfield Chase food court, you'll come across a colourful installation by Claudia Nicholson, created through conversations with female workers and business owners.
Meanwhile, Kate Blackmore has been busy collaborating with an Assyrian bride to examine the meanings of the wedding ritual to Fairfield's Assyrian diaspora. And, keep an eye and ear out for passing cars, playing soundtracks developed by Zoe Scoglio and bringing together Khmer, Aboriginal and Iraqi voices.
Two free walks will take place — on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8. Meet at Crescent Park near Fairfield Station at 6pm on either evening.
Women of Fairfield is presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA)'s C3West program, in conjunction with Powerhouse Youth Theatre (PYT), Fairfield and NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) and Fairfield City Council.
Image: Anna Kucera.
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