Babana Men's Group Fundraiser

Babana Men's Group Fundraiser The Babana Men's Group Fundraiser features a unique collection of works by over 30 Australian artists to be auctioned on 11 November 2014 at Carriageworks,

Babana is a brotherhood of both Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal Men who are focused on working to improve the lives of the greater Sydney Aboriginal communities. The term Babana means ‘brother’ in the Dharuk language. Founded in Redfern in October 2006 (and incorporated in 2007) Babana brings together Men from all walks of life that are committed to supporting and empowering each other, their famili

es and their community. In late 2013 Tony Albert was commissioned by the City of Sydney to create a Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney, to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women. The memorial will be unveiled in 2015, commemorating 100 years since the landing on Gallipoli. During the realisation of this project, Tony has been working closely with the Babana Men’s Group. Many of Babana’s members are ex-servicemen who have committed their lives to ensuring the recognition of our diggers who have fought for this country.

“Babana has been lobbying for a number of years to recognise the service of these men and women and it is because of them that this memorial opportunity was made possible for me. They are also responsible for the Coloured Diggers ANZAC Day March and services. The contribution of Indigenous service men and women would all have but vanished from history were it not for groups like Babana, who continue to fight against this non-recognition” Tony Albert

Tony is helping Babana fundraise so they can continue their great work, knowing firsthand how their group makes a difference. More than 30 Australian artists have been invited to creatively engage with a bullet made from timber and standing 1 metre tall. An auction of this unique collection of artworks will be held at Carriageworks on 11 November 2014.

Highlights from auction night by Maddy Madden
12/11/2014

Highlights from auction night by Maddy Madden

Memories... Care of David Mackay Photography x
12/11/2014

Memories... Care of David Mackay Photography x

Bullet wrapper and packer, Sydney based artist Andrew Haining working on the night to support the auction.
12/11/2014

Bullet wrapper and packer, Sydney based artist Andrew Haining working on the night to support the auction.

The final arrival! Reko's sparkly contribution 'AUSTRALIAN HISTORY'. We love!
10/11/2014

The final arrival! Reko's sparkly contribution 'AUSTRALIAN HISTORY'. We love!

Thank you to DNA Creative for the wonderful design. Tony Albert and Reko Rennie works forthcoming.
10/11/2014

Thank you to DNA Creative for the wonderful design. Tony Albert and Reko Rennie works forthcoming.

Have you seen todays Sydney Morning Herald? Tony Albert and our Babana Fundraiser artists are page 8 SUPERSTARS!
09/11/2014

Have you seen todays Sydney Morning Herald? Tony Albert and our Babana Fundraiser artists are page 8 SUPERSTARS!

09/11/2014

Some incredible prizes in the raffle also. For just $10 you could still walk home a Winner!!! x

09/11/2014

Phone is ringing hot! Absentee bids are flying left, right and centre. For your best chance to get a bullet, be at the auction Tuesday 11th from 6pm. Don't forget we are in the space at Carriageworks from 10am for all those who would like a special preview! x

Updated images of this very delicate and sensitive work by natalya Hughes. x
08/11/2014

Updated images of this very delicate and sensitive work by natalya Hughes. x

Exquisite drawing by our friend Raquel Ormella. Raquel is an installation artist working at the intersections of art and...
08/11/2014

Exquisite drawing by our friend Raquel Ormella. Raquel is an installation artist working at the intersections of art and activism, investigating the means by which critical reflexivity in contemporary art encourages processes of self-examination regarding political consciousness and social action. Babana would like to thank Raquel for this thought provoking work. x

Creativity A+ Jason Wing has turned his bullet into a Dugout Canoe. This inventive interpretation is sure to be a massiv...
08/11/2014

Creativity A+
Jason Wing has turned his bullet into a Dugout Canoe. This inventive interpretation is sure to be a massive hit. thanks Jase! x

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