Heritage Hands: In Conversation with the Makers @ 2:00pm
Description
Join Melissa Hoedel, creator of Heritage Hands, and Michael, wig maker at Queensland Ballet, for a relaxed, small-group talk and walkthrough of the exhibition.
Beginning outside the Thomas Dixon Centre, Melissa will introduce the project and share insights into its development, before guiding the group through the exhibition.
Michael will speak to his work as a theatrical wig maker, offering a firsthand perspective on the skill, precision and experience behind his craft.
These informal sessions provide a unique opportunity to hear directly from both the artist and one of the featured artisans, and to explore the stories, processes and traditions represented in Heritage Hands.
Session times:
2:00pm
2:45pm
FREE event. Small groups. Limited capacity.
Lineup
Melissa Hoedel - Cultural producer, photographer and founder of Heritage Hands, documenting traditional artisans and endangered craft practices.
Melissa Hoedel is a Brisbane-based cultural producer and photographer. Through Heritage Hands, she documents traditional artisans, exploring the knowledge, processes and stories behind skilled making and living craft traditions.
Michael Green - Wig maker at Queensland Ballet, specialising in handcrafted theatrical wigs for performance and stage production.
Michael is a skilled wig maker at Queensland Ballet, creating handcrafted wigs for performance. His work combines traditional techniques with precision and artistry, supporting live theatre and dance.
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