In Every Room at Campbelltown Arts Centre Confronts Geopolitical Trauma
The Campbelltown Arts Centre in Sydney is set to present the "in every room" exhibition from July 5 to September 14, 2025. Curated by Isabelle Morgan, Emily Rolfe, and Eddie Abd, this exhibition showcases the work of six Australian artists, each exploring personal narratives alongside global issues. Featured artworks include Lara Chamas's "Dawa Ahmar," which addresses violence in Gaza, and Sancintya Mohini Simpson's "JAHAJINS/SHIP-SISTERS," highlighting Indian laborers in South Africa. Other key pieces include Roberta Joy Rich's reconstruction of David Stuurman's tale and Jagath Dheerasekara's critique of colonialism's effect on Sri Lankan elephants. A youth area with curated literature will also be available.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs July 5–September 14, 2025 at Campbelltown Arts Centre, Sydney.
- Curated by Isabelle Morgan, Emily Rolfe, and Eddie Abd.
- Features six Australian artists: Lara Chamas, Jagath Dheerasekara, Kuba Dorabialski, Roberta Joy Rich, Sancintya Mohini Simpson, and Curtis Taylor.
- Lara Chamas's 'Dawa Ahmar' references Byzantine mosaics and uses betadine-stained grout.
- Sancintya Mohini Simpson's work addresses Indian indentured laborers in South Africa.
- Curtis Taylor's video 'Ngarnda' depicts settler-colonial violence.
- Jagath Dheerasekara's film focuses on Sri Lanka's elephant population decline due to colonialism.
- Roberta Joy Rich reconstructs the life of Khoikhoi chief David Stuurman.
Entities
Artists
- Lara Chamas
- Jagath Dheerasekara
- Kuba Dorabialski
- Roberta Joy Rich
- Sancintya Mohini Simpson
- Curtis Taylor
- Eddie Abd
- David Stuurman
Institutions
- Campbelltown Arts Centre
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Lebanon
- Gaza
- Israel
- Syria
- Iran
- India
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Sarajevo
- Bosnia
- Serbia