ART and social justice will mingle in an exhibition by photographer Marziya Mohammedali, who will examine how people use art to engage people in campaigns.
The exhibition includes works by artists, activists and asylum seekers in detention and those who are now living in the community.
It will also feature installations, photography, and creative writing pieces by Mohammedali.
“By capturing works that have been produced by those in detention and outside, the show attempts to engage with and to restore these voices through the creative space,” she says.
“I have been involved in creative activism, both in Perth and in Kenya, for years.
I have used my creative practices, primarily creative writing and photography, to highlight social justice and political issues.”
Mohammedali added gallery visitors will be invited to build and participate in setting up installations, while discussing their ideas of detention and resistance.
Midway through Mohammedali’s week-long residence in Edith Cowan University’s Spectrum gallery, a symposium on asylum will be opened by Greens senator Scott Ludlam.
Speakers will include Sarah Ross from Refugee Rights Activists. RE-fugue closes today (Saturday March 15).
by STEPHEN POLLOCK
Perth Voice Interactive 
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