Author Archives: Irena Hatfield

WHITE WOMAN BLACK by Irena Hatfield

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Also available in State Art Gallery Research Libraries including, National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Contemportary Art – Sydney, National Gallery of Vitoria, and Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, Art Gallery South Australia, as well as many Australian public libraries including the City of Sydney Public Library

This true story, the first and only one to have been published, is a frank and revealing account of exceptionally demanding as well as wonderfully rewarding experiences establishing an Aboriginal Art and Craft centre on Elcho Island—situated in the Arafura Sea, off Arnhem Land.

Set to a backdrop of corruption, relationships and harassment but most significantly the ultimate joy of success and the extraordinary experience of working with the Aboriginal artists.

Taken from her hand-written journal, the narrative portrays many cross cultural challenges as well as the personal struggles of a single white woman trying to survive in a remote Aboriginal community.

Read commentry from CLARENCE VALLEY REVIEW

2013 is the 20 YEAR ANNIVERSAY of establishing the Art and Craft Centre on Elcho Island.

More about Elcho Island also known as the Magic Island

Please stay posted for more information as well as photographs from this time.