To Bill Onus, sharing his culture was an act of resistance and reclamation of power. The Yorta Yorta activist, artist and entrepreneur had roles in several Australian films, documented Aboriginal life through home movies and is likely one of the first Aboriginal filmmakers.
Collection
Not in ACMI's collection
On display until
16 February 2031
ACMI: Gallery 1
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
AEO179713
Curatorial section
The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Australia → MA-07. First Peoples: Our stories, our way → MA-07-01 Bill Onus
Measurements
115 x 355 x 10mm
Object Types
3D Object
Materials
wood, acrylic paint