i:click
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Government of Western Australia Department of Culture and the Arts
This publication is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher. Requests and inquiries concerning production and rights should be addressed to : Community Arts Network WA Ltd PO Box 7514 Cloisters Square WA 6850 or admin@canwa.com.au Produced by: Community Arts Network WA Ltd. Compiled by: Natalie Scholtz, Monica Kane and Tom M첫ller Designed by: Imagelab Disclaimer: Throughout this project more than twenty-five participants took photographs. In each session participants were assigned a numbered memory card and their photos stored carefully in their individual folders. Sometimes the participant became the subject as a friend or classmate spotted a great shot. In these large group situations, cameras were sometimes swapped. All measures have been taken to credit the images accurately; any errors in crediting are unintentional. Cover Photo: Omar Al-Dahiree
i:click
Experience the City of Gosnells through the eyes of young new Australians
George Kingsley Chair CAN WA I am proud and honoured to be presenting the i:click publication, which coincides with an amazing photographic exhibition. i:click engaged young new migrant and refugee families in projects that explore identity, space and place. This highlights CAN WA’s values of respect, social justice and creativity enabling culture, creativity and resilience, which are vital for community wellbeing. I congratulate the participants – their efforts are seen in this publication and the exhibition. These successes reflect the significant partnership between CAN WA and the City of Gosnells, which is based on reciprocity, shared values and team work. In 2010 this partnership received the Australian Business Art Foundation (AbaF) Toyota Community Award. CAN WA extends their appreciation to the City of Gosnells for their continued support, trust and vision. Relationships forged with local governments are highly valued. The synergy of this relationship to community wellbeing can be seen and felt through the participants work.
Mayor Dave Griffiths City of Gosnells I am delighted to present to you this i:click publication featuring a range of inspiring photographs. i:click was delivered through the City of Gosnells Str8 Talk’n project, in partnership with Community Arts Network Western Australia (CAN WA) and explored notions of place, space and identity. The program involved youth from refugee and migrant backgrounds including Afghanistan, Africa, Burma, China, Thailand and Iraq. The City has a long history of providing opportunities for the community to participate in a diverse range of activities. Over the last 11 years, the City and CAN WA have collaborated on numerous projects including the Community Multicultural Art Project, Intergenerational Arts and the Social Cultural Plan for the City. We are proud of this continuing partnership and the resulting benefits for our community. I commend to you the exemplary work of our 2012 i:click participants. I hope you enjoy the many pieces featured in this publication.
Natalie Scholtz CAN WA Facilitator Facilitator
During January 2012 I was honoured to meet twentyfive refugee and migrant young people within the Langford and Thornlie area. Under the guidance of professional photographer Jean-Paul Horré participants explored notions of identity, space and place through the lens. Additionally, using creative engagement techniques in an informal and positive learning space, the group examined concepts such as conflict resolution, community, rights and responsibilities and the role of authority figures in society. Participants met with a range of people including police officers, government officials, volunteers, facilitators, an artist and other young people from diverse backgrounds. The beauty of the workshop for me, was the mix of nationalities within the group. Through the combination of art and group activities the beauty of suburbia through the eyes of newly arrived Australians was unmasked.
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Jean-Paul Horre Photographer
It has been a truly humbling and enlightening experience for me to mentor and learn from such amazing people. As a teacher nothing is more satisfying than seeing the creative light switch on in a young person’s mind and the i:click program proved to be no less than a garden of positive vibes where creative ideas freely grew and blossomed with little effort. Working with students from multiple backgrounds was an awesome experience because they all see the world incredibly different, which is always a great recipe for striking photographs. Images are a powerful tool to communicate with. I am honored to be part of a compelling project that provides insight into the perspectives of these talented young photographers. I hope this workshop empowers students’ to use the photography skills they learned in i:click to tell further stories in the future.
Photo: Teeko Htoo Ler Moo
Photo: Reihaneh Ahmadi
Photo: Nabaa Al-Dahiree
Photo: Brendon Niugini
LEFT Photo: John Guya RIGHT Photo: Htee Htaw
Photo: Diane Manirakiza
Photo: Gideon Luate Guba
Photo: Ahmed Dakhfali RIGHT Photo: Ro Deh
Photo: Nigel Niugini
Photo: Ramin Tajik
RIGHT Photo: Nigel Niugini
Photo: Ming Sheng Liu Zhou LEFT Photo: Maria Mpawenimana
Photo: Faezeh Tajik LEFT Photo: Zahra Ahmadi
Photo: Banin Dakhfali LEFT Photo: Omar Al-Dahiree
Photo: Demoz Gebrkirstos RIGHT Photo: Richard Magrisi
Photo: Buzoya Bucumi RIGHT Photo: Bweh Say Paw
Photo: Maria Mpawenimana RIGHT Photo: Korasika Ntawukirumwana
Photo: Brendon Niugini
Photo: Htaw Paw
Photo: Nay Ta LEFT Photo: John Guya
Participants
Acknowledgements
Banin Dakhfali Nabaa Al-Dahiree Zahra Ahmadi Reihaneh Ahmadi Teeko Htoo Ler Moo Nay Ta Htee Htaw Bweh Say Paw Ro Deh Gideon Luate Guba Ramin Tajik Demoz Gebrkirstos Ming Sheng Liu Zhou Nigel Niugini Brendon Niugini Ahmed Dakhfali Omar Al-Dahiree John Guya Korasika Ntawukirumwana Richard Magrisi Buzoya Bucumi Maria Mpawenimana Diane Manirakiza Htaw Paw Faezeh Tajik
CAN WA would like to the thank the following people for contributing to the project: Metaphoto Jean-Paul HorrĂŠ Bo Wong CAN WA Pilar Kasat Jason Cleary Natalie Scholtz Monica Kane Emma Fletcher Nicola Davison Fiona Brown Zoe Chua Michelle White Kelly Cleary City of Gosnells Chris Woods Cherise Phillips Christine Hermann
Save the Children Centrecare Volunteers Raissa Kundwa Claudine Nimbona Zar Zar U Nadine Bigirimana Glori Nzanzu MP Chris Tallentire South East Metropolitan Crime Prevention and Diversity Unit Imagelab Tom MĂšller Tony Nathan