In the National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee’s (Naidoc) annual week-long celebration of Australian indigenous culture, the Australian Embassy is hosting three public talks conducted in English by well known Aboriginal artist and designer David Williams.
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An internationally acclaimed didgeridoo player who has performed worldwide, including in Thailand, Williams will return to the Kingdom next week to speak about how he draws on traditional indigenous art in his modern design studio, Gilimbaa, an award-winning creative agency in Australia. The agency has worked for a variety of clients, including the Australian government and international brands, producing creative works in strategy, brand identity, print communications, web design and multimedia.
A descendant of the Wakka Wakka people of central southwest Queensland, Williams is passionate about sharing his culture through art, music, design and business. He has more than 10 years of experience working locally and internationally as a cultural performer, artist, educator and designer.
His first talk, “Indigenous Art and Design in Modern Communication”, will be held at the Thailand Creative & Design Centre, seventh floor of Emporium shopping complex, on July 8 from 6pm to 7.30pm. There is no admission fee. Call 02-664-8448 ext 213/4.
“Brand Development for Creative Industries”, is set for July 9 from 10.30am to 11.30am at Raffles Design School, fifth floor of Silom Centre. There is no admission fee. Call 02-632-7666 ext 233. The final talk, “Brand Development and Integrated Communications”, will take place at the St Regis Hotel on Ratchadamri Road on July 9 from noon to 2pm. The fee is 1,500 baht (850 baht for members of the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce), including lunch. Visit www.austchamthailand.com/event-1709798.
Naidoc Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. It is celebrated in indigenous communities and by Australians from all walks of life.
David Williams.
