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Camping in Todd River. House too expensive $$$ 2018-19

Accession No.
2020.384
Date Created
2018-19
Gallery location
Not on public display
Department
Indigenous Australian Art
Dimensions A
14.5 x 18cm (comp.); 59.5 x 59 x 19.7cm (overall)
Media Category
Painting
Secondary Media Category
synthetic polymer paint
Medium
Synthetic polymer paint and marker pen on woven polypropylene bag
Place Created
Mparntwe (Alice Springs), NT
Credit Line
Purchased 2020 with funds from the Estate of Jessica Ellis through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation

In this vibrant artwork, Dellina Inkamala highlights the problem faced by many homeless or transient Aboriginal peoples unable to afford accommodation in Alice Springs. Unlike the ‘town camps’, there is no housing or structures along the Todd River, and campers sleep rough under the stars. Camping here is illegal and people are frequently moved on by rangers or have their bedding removed to deter them from returning. The Todd River is prone to flooding, compounding the risks faced by those forced to reside on its banks.

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