Title
I don't wanna be a bludger
1999
Artists
Michael Riley
Australia
06 Jan 1960 – 2004
Language groups: Wiradjuri, Southern Riverine region, Kamilaroi, Northern Riverine region
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Details
- Places where the work was made
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Melbourne
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Victoria
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Australia
Sydney → New South Wales → Australia
- Date
- 1999
- Media category
- Time-based art
- Materials used
- digital tape (DVCAM) shown as single channel digital video, colour, sound
- Dimensions
- duration: 00:30:00 min, aspect ratio: 4:3
- Credit
- Purchased with funds provided by the Aboriginal Art Collection Benefactors 2008
- Location
- Not on display
- Accession number
- 52.2008
- Copyright
- © Destiny Deacon and Michael Riley Foundation. Copyright Agency
- Artist information
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Destiny Deacon
Works in the collection
- Artist information
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Michael Riley
Works in the collection
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About
This collaborative work was commissioned for Perspecta 1999 and features the exploits of Delores (played by Destiny Deacon) seeking gainful employment in a variety of occupations. Michael Riley makes a cameo appearance in the film as Uncle Harold, Delores' cousin. The cast also includes members of Deacon's extended family, including the late Lisa Bellear, distinguished writer, radio broadcaster and political activist.
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Places
Where the work was made
Sydney, Melbourne
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Exhibition history
Shown in 1 exhibition
Country Culture Community (2008-09), Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 12 Nov 2008–19 Apr 2009
