- Newly commissioned stories document the experiences of women living and working in Western Australia
- Partnership between the State Government, State Library of Western Australia and Women in Media WA to provide a platform for emerging content makers
A new collection of audio, audio-visual and photographic stories documenting the contributions of 10 Western Australian women will launch today at the State Library of Western Australia.
A cohort of early career and re-emerging creatives were commissioned to capture the historical and contemporary experiences of women living and working in Western Australia as part of a paid content and mentoring opportunity.
The resulting stories are intimate portraits, exploring each subject's relationship with different forms of work, from environmental activism and social impact to migrant worker experiences and women bucking traditional gender norms.
The project is a partnership between the State Library and Women in Media WA and supported by the State Government. Titled Wimmin's Work, the project name is a nod to the women's liberation movement and feminist adoption of the word women.
The stories will be launched at an event hosted by the State Library on Wednesday, 30 April at 6pm. Broadcaster and media specialist Geraldine Mellet will moderate a panel conversation on the topics of women, work and representation.
Wimmin's Work projects:
Go-Go Zoe by Frances Gray
Pink Rabbit by Suzie Conte and Suzanne Worner
Pat Hart: Queen of Canning River by Kate Dunn
The Tingles and Elizabeth by Sarah Drummond
Working FIFO by Ophlie Barbeau
Capt. Carol by Madigan Landry
Loreta Cartojano by Cindy Cartojano
Wong Beew Lan by Jo-Ann Lim
Barbara: The Freo Feminist by Lucy Torvaldsen
Roanna Edwards, Trailblazer by Lauren Smith
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"These stories are personal vignettes that document the contributions of 10 remarkable Western Australian women making their mark.
"The State Library and Women in Media WA have provided a platform and support for emerging and returning filmmakers, journalists and photographers to develop their craft.
"The stories showcase the lived experience of trailblazers, peacemakers, homemakers, risk-takers and movers and shakers who are shaping our State."
