"We wanted to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to exploring various taboo topics in our communities. Creatively, we challenged ourselves to tap into diverse art-forms. Between the three of us, we produced a musical track, visual art piece and a filmed conversation.

Tapping into these diverse art-forms allowed us to explore different themes and ultimately express different experiences and viewpoints within those art-forms. For example, Official Stino and Lydia Tesema's song "Get It Right" (part 1) is a vulnerable expression of the learning, overcoming and succeeding during the pursuit of a passion.

Part 1 & 2: Get It Right (song and visual design)
The song expresses various emotions surrounding family expectations, generational disconnect, financial hardship and systemic limitations.

For part 2, a visual design was created to support the musical track. We engaged a POC film photographer to capture photos of Stino and Lydia in Stino's self-built recording studio. We experimented with red and yellow lights for the purpose of expressing strong opposing emotions.

The aim was to create a visual piece that closely captures the emotions that Stino and Lydia express in their track.

"We produced a three-part multidisciplinary project that explored inequity and disadvantage within our individual lived experiences and the broader African Australian community. Part 1) A musical track was written, recorded and produced, Part 2) A visual art piece was created using film photography and graphic design techniques and Part 3) A filmed conversation was presented and captured live at black-owned, Vola Foods.

We feel incredibly encouraged for being selected to produce this work. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to platform content that is deeply meaningful to us with the sincere support of MAV, each step of the way."

Presented as part of MAV’s Ahead of the Curve program.

Supported by The Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

https://mav.org.au/artworks/get-it-right-a-three-part-series-with-below-the-surface/

Get It Right: A Three-Part Series with Below the Surface

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