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One month left of ‘Unable to rest because unable to know’ currently showing in group show ‘language to reach with’ at West Space until 24 October. A young woman embarks on a pilgrimage and turns into a nonhuman figure.. Making this I was thinking a lot about doubt, bats and the figure of the spiralling mystic.

Unable to rest because unable to know, 2026
Victorian ash timber, wood stain, oil, 16:10 monitor, video (6 minutes), audio
933 x 931 x 130mm

Film Credits
Actress: Suyeon Park
Set Design/Production Assistance: Leena Luu & Jenn Tran
Narration: Hung Tran

Thank you to Suyeon Park, Leena Luu, Jenn Tran, Hung Tran, Antuong Nguyen for helping me bring the film to life, Nathan Collis for fabricating this install against time, Wen-Juenn Lee for writing a beautiful accompanying text and Tahmina Maskinyar for unlocking me again. With support from Creative Australia

Photo by Janelle Low

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Screening + dinner party by Jenn & Dane
Monday, September 14 • 7 PM - 9 PM

Invitation:
Inbetween the Global Catalogue: Australian Experimental Animation

The Australian footnotes of experimental animation are easily overlooked. Much has been acknowledged for the work of Len Lye (although New Zealand born, he worked extensively in Australia) but in the decades thereafter, many independent and experimental animation works have shared only a soft presence in the experimental animation lineage.

At Kartul, I am ecstatic to show you my program of the small treasures in Australian experimental animation. Experimental animation in Australia has changed so much since the 60s, arguably in step with technology, but more significantly, through seismic shifts in state and academic funding for work outside the industrial/commercial complex.

On Monday, 14th of September 2026, join me to view the works that sit in-between the global catalogue. To see the new, formative and legacy works spanning over 40 years from Australia.

This night will begin with a shared vegan dinner cooked by Jenn and Dane! Come hungry :)

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7:00pm - Shared meal

8:00pm - Screening

9:00 - End

Reserve a spot at eventbrite (link in bio)

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF RRR! Happy Radiothon! We are excited to hop on air 2-4am tonight on the Graveyard Shift playing only music from 1976, same year as the birth of our girl, RRR! We shrimply love Triple R.

RRR has always been at the centre of Naarm's independent music scene, giving an outlet for local creatives, the voiceless and freaks! This the biggest time of the year for funding RRR and without it they wouldn't be able to keep our airwaves interesting, local and RRReal! So if you like our show or want to support local music scene subscribe @ rrr.org.au :~))

Now to celebrate we're going to eat this pandan chiffon cake dane made :P

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two weeks in a parallel universe

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We welcomed the Year of the Fire Horse with a special Lunar New Year gathering on the Western Terrace at PHIVE.
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Emma Cao (@cao__ism) brought together artists and cultural practitioners from across our community, sharing music, craft and traditions that honour creativity and connection.⁣
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Tea Craft (@teacraft_kt) guided us through a beautiful tea‑tasting session featuring blends including Golden Horse Brow; artist Jenn Tran (@jenn___tran) led Vietnamese kite‑making inspired by traditional diều sáo; and musicians Karen Tengan Okuda (@haisaikaren) and Kumiko Ho filled the terrace with live Okinawan music performed on the sanshin.⁣
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Guests also received a handcrafted red pocket designed by Tea Craft’s Lynn Sioson, created using pabalat, a Filipino paper‑cutting technique.⁣
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all the artists and contributors who made this celebration such a warm and vibrant start to the Lunar New Year. After the activities, we shared a festive feast honouring the many cultures represented across the program.⁣
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We look forward to welcoming you back to the Western Terrace series throughout 2026.⁣
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Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography)

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I'm back at PHIVE for some horseplay this LNY! 🐎 reoowwowow

Theres heaps to do and heaps not to do if you just want a space to kick back, eat random snacks and chill.

If you're feeling creative, make a whistle kite (diều sáo) with artist @jenn___tran inspired by ancient Vietnamese kite traditions and fly it out the Western Terrace.

If your goal this year was to learn something new, @teacraft_kt are back with their beloved tea tastings with some horse themed teas in the mix. Plus a special something something made by the Team's very own artist Lynn Sioson.

End the night with music by Sydney Sanshin Club's @haisaikaren supported by Kumiko Ho, playing Okinawan classical and folk songs.

And of course we will eat dinner, if you can fit it in after eating all the snacks...to celebrate the cultures part of the program we'll have vegan Vietnamese food, Filipino-Chinese food and Okinawan food.

See youse there, tickets at the link in bio <3 thank you Eleni for making this possible!

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Celebrate Lunar New Year at PHIVE as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse 🐎⁣
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Join us at the Western Terrace for an evening of music, craft and shared traditions from across our community. This special gathering features:⁣
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- Tea Craft (@teacraft_kt) with a tea‑tasting session including blends such as Golden Horse Brow⁣
- Vietnamese kite‑making inspired by traditional diều sáo (whistling kites) with artist Jenn Tran (jenn___tran)⁣
- Live Okinawan music performed by Karen Tengan Okuda (@haisaikaren) and Kumiko Ho on the sanshin⁣
- A handcrafted red pocket designed by Tea Craft’s Lynn Sioson using pabalat, a Filipino paper‑cutting technique⁣
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The evening has been curated by Emma Cao (@cao__ism) and brings together artists and cultural practitioners who share their traditions through creativity and community connection.⁣
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After the activities, stay for a shared feast celebrating the many cultures represented in the program.⁣
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📅 Wednesday 25 February⁣
⏰ 6pm - 8pm⁣
📍 Western Terrace, Level 3, PHIVE⁣
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Spaces are limited and bookings are essential. Some seating and standing room are available. As this is an outdoor area, please dress for the weather. For access needs, contact PHIVEtickets@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au⁣
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Visit our "Western Terrace: Lunar New Year 2026" link in our bio to register 👈⁣
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Western Terrace: Lunar New Year in Spirit and Belly. February 2025. Image Garry Trinh.

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Super grateful to everyone who came through to celebrate the opening of ‘Grained’ our first exhibition of the year.

Thank you to Nongkrong for the delicious snacks (that mango sticky rice 🤤), to Yasmin & Sekar for the beautiful performance, to Playte and all the artists for bringing it all together - and to our community for always showing up with so much love. Appreciate you all! 💛🌾

‘Grained’ is showing now until Feb 8.
Open Thur-Sat, 12-5pm | Sun 12-4pm

Image credits: @lurkercody

@_playte
@nongkrongfest
@yazzy_middleton
@sekarsha
@claudia.chew
@jenn___tran
@uncletwis
@kajimundo
@nap.enthusiast
@aiskirana
@priscille.xavier.imagine

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A great turnout last night at Things I Want to See and Things I Want to Show You XIII! Big thanks to everyone who came out last night, and bigger thanks to all the animators who allowed me to screen their incredible films. Thank you also to the legends at @newtowncommunity for providing an amazing space for the last four screenings.

I started running these screenings in my living room back in 2021 with just a handful of friends, and I'm so stoked with what they've become. While this was my last Wellington screening, I will certainly be continuing these once I get settled down in Australia. Keep an eye out here for updates, or shoot me a message and I'll add you to my mailing list.

Swipe to the end for the full program, or go to my website, where I've got all my programs archived with links to the films.

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Charlotte shares her top 11 (top 10 was way too hard) picks of 2025 in today’s Lowbrow post! Link in bio to check it out now 🎉 Thanks Charlotte for all your contributions to Lowbrow this year 💞

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A Story About (Love). 2025

My first animation, handmade with my paintings that I created over the summer.

A story about my Nan, her life on Nambucca Mission, and a reminder that even the hardest beginnings can grow into stories about (Love).

Art / Story / Narration - Aretha Brown
@_enterthedragon_

Animation - Jenn Tran
@jenn___tran

Composing - Allan McConnell
@allan__mc

Direction - Tyler Bain
@tyler.internet

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Please join me at the Newtown Community Centre on Saturday the 13th of December for THINGS I WANT TO SEE AND THINGS I WANT TO SHOW YOU XIII. This will be my final animation screening before I move back to Australia, and I've got a jam-packed program for the occasion, with new and old films by @sarahmaeschmidt, @robbiecwardart, @tallgrill, @jenn___tran, @fuller_todd, @mariam_kapanadzeee, @seanpecknold, @roughontherats, @bec.agnew, @nsnask012 and more! Doors at 7 p.m., films starting at 7:30 p.m.

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