Event: 2 Spirits exhibition

Venue: UMI Arts Gallery Space

9:00am Thursday 11th March 2010

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2 Spirits is an Indigenous program at the Qld Association for Healthy Communities (QAHC). The program aims to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay men and sistergirls through health promotion, community development and referral and support activities. An important component of the program is its social support group, Yupla Mipla Ahfla.

In July 2009, QAHC partnered with Cairns artist Arone Meeks to conduct art workshops with members of Yupla Mipla Ahfla. Participants learnt about drawing techniques and composition while formulating ideas and images around issues faced by the Indigenous gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community.

The 2 Spirits exhibition showcases works by some of these Yupla Mipla Ahfla members.

Many dualities occur in the natural world — e.g. female and male, feminine and masculine, dark and light, Sun and Moon, water and earth, smoke and air — the Chinese view this duality as manifestations of yin and yang.

This duality within the essence of being is seen manifest in many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (GLBT) people who can be described as having 2 Spirits. 2 Spirits people are generally perceived as different by the Indigenous and wider community where the level of acceptance and tolerance can vary from community to community. 2 Spirits people contribute to Indigenous communities and have a place and role to play in maintaining traditional and evolving culture. 2 Spirits people are part of your community.

Whether these ‘Spirits’ are in balance, or trying to achieve balance, they are evident within the cycle of one’s time here on Earth.

Sexuality and Gender Identity is considered to influence patterns of health outcomes for GLBT people. QAHC’s Vision is: a Queensland where all, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people achieve the best possible health and well-being, and participate fully in the life of communities, free from stigma and discrimination.

The UMI Arts office and gallery space is located at Shop 2/151 Martyn Street Parramatta Park, Cairns. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

For further information please contact UMI Arts on 07 4041 6152 or admin@umiarts.com.au

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