The ‘The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons’ exhibition at State Library of Queensland is a tribute to survival and the enduring power of culture to heal both the land and its people.
Colleen Sam, Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman and visual artist, and her mother, Aunty Ena Sam, share the powerful story of the Kalkadoon people’s resilience, survival, and unwavering strength. Colleen’s artworks and animations, along with a series of digital stories, recount oral histories of her families’ resistance during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past.
We were honoured to create the visual identity for ‘The Unbroken Spirit of the Kalkadoons’ exhibition with the aim of creating a connection to Kalkadoon Country for the visitor. Drawing from the visual reference of Colleen’s ‘sacred mound’ motif, our approach creates a simple but instant visual connection to place.
The exhibition features a dedicated learning and healing space, including a yarning circle for community discussions.
Images: Copyright of State Library of Queensland. Photography by Josef Ruckli.
For more information about the exhibition, visit the State Library of Queensland website.
