Images of Peranakans from the dawn of photography to the present, expose the long and complex relationship between cameraman, camera and subject. The dynamic negotiations between these three principal elements produced diverse results.
Gill will discuss her encounters with recent initiatives in maintaining traditional village silk
weaving practices, particularly of the renowned weft hol (ikat), in Cambodia. The focus will
be on the individuals and NGOs who are at the forefront of this support. Gill will highlight
the continuity of techniques in both dyeing and weaving, despite rapid changes in society
and economic circumstances.
Sally Burdon of Asia Bookroom, Canberra, will discuss how seemingly modest artifacts such as pamphlets, personal papers, propaganda handouts and maps often reveal rich narratives and cultural insights. She will be showing select examples of the ephemeral material she handles while speaking on the philosophy that guides Asia Bookroom.
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