Growing up in Australia, it is challenging to maintain my heritage’s rich customs, celebrations and traditions. When my grandparents migrated to Australia they attempted to conform to contemporary Australian culture. Today we lament the loss of cultural diversity. Akálipto, translating to ‘uncovered’, represents the collective experience of cultural loss faced by immigrant families across Australia, regardless of ethnicity. In my body of work, a unique magma glaze partially conceals traditional designs, conveying both the destruction and loss of culture over time and the resilience and preservation of cultural identity. I invite the audience to discover hidden beauty beneath the surface.
