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DREAMING
MANAMANA
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making the world more beautiful
DIGITAL | ART | MURALS | INCURSIONS
Contributing to Building Healthy Communities by Facilitating Positive Outcomes in First Nations Cultural Advocacy through Reconciliation Action Projects
Manamana Projects
BCE Arts Protocol Guide
Jennifer worked with BCE Arts Leaders to develop a beautiful artwork that adorned the newly developed Arts Protocol Guide. For a more in depth look at the guide please click on the link to see more.
Redbank Plains Kindy
The wonderful staff at Redbank C&K wanted to do something beautiful for the community in the spirit of Reconciliation, they heard about MD's work with other kindergartens and decided to get a special mural for their community as well. The project is designed to appreciate students, staff, families and community that contributes to the Centre's wellbeing by highlighting the appreciation of everyone's unique contributions.
The Creekwood
The Creekwood was commissioned by Martin Brower for their new Berrinba warehouse. The artwork reflects elements of the creek woods next to the warehouse's location.
Yamanto C&K Celebrate 30
To celebrate their 30th Year milestone Yamanto wanted to do something special, so the staff thought of the lovely idea to install a beautiful Reconciliation Mural of Belonging.
Salisbury's Golden Wattle
Ashwini & Jenny from Salisbury C & K wanted to do something special for the community so they reached out to Jenny from Manamana to help design a mural of belonging to inject beauty and togetherness into their space.
Virginia State School
In 2024 a group of year 5 students of VSS worked with Jenny to come up with a special whole school Reconciliation Thumbprint mural to celebrate NAIDOC week. The Artwork created a wonderful impact into the community and is now hanging in the library.
Goodna Headstart Artwork
Goodna was looking for a new mural to install at the entrance of the Centre and reached out to Manamana Dreaming to design the Artwork.
Algester Leaf Legacy
Jenny worked with students and staff to create a beautiful legacy artwork for the Year 6 class of 2024 and welcoming the Prep's of 2024.
Spark 2024 St Paul's Church
Jenny was one of seven First Nations Artist to be selected to feature on St Paul's Cathedral in Ipswich for the Spark festivals DeLight Program 2024.
WCSS ~ Champions for Reconciliation
NAIDOC 2024 Highlights a significant milestone for Woogaroo Creek State School as students, staff and parents come together to be a part of a special legacy artwork. Jenny worked with Principle Seccombe and Students to develop an Acknowledgement that will be placed at the school entrance.
National Indigenous Culinary Institute Fundraiser
Jennifer painted Jabiyili which is a Jandai language word and means eat and drink. It was inspired by the menu designed by Tellina Menzies for the NICI fundraiser event in May 2024 which was held at the Rook Rooftop Dining Terrace in Sydney.
Nginda ~ Ngayi ~ Ngali
Hosted by St Vincent's Care Services and Evangelisation Brisbane, Nginda, Ngayi, Ngali (You, Me, Us) was held in the Hanly Room within the Brisbane City St. Stephens Cathedral Precinct during June 2023. The exhibition hosted an array of artworks from Jenny and Stolen Generation Artist Gloria Lebrocq Butler.
Asahi AGP Awards
Jennifer painted 12 Boomerangs to be awarded to the 12 recipients at Asahi's Annual AGP Awards Ceremony that was held this year in Melbourne. Jenny also designed a branding artwork that was used to adorn gifts for Asahi's Global Delegates. Congratulations to Team Italy - you're all stars!
City of Moreton Bay's Reconciliation Action Plan
The City of Moreton Bay made history by implementing their First ever Reconciliation Action Plan. Jenny was chosen to create the Reconciliation Artwork for the new RAP document. We also witnessed a first ever Welcome to Country by Aunty Maroochy at an AGM.
YMCA Ipswich
This beautiful mural was done by the students of the YMCA Ipswich with the guidance of Jenny.
Hospitals ~ Healing Ceilings
Claire Rackley is the Brilliant and Talented Founder of Healing Ceilings, an organisation committed to the betterment of the good folk who visit and work in hospitals. Jenny's artwork is currently featured in Sydney Mater Private Hospital and Caboolture Hospital.
QCEC Conference Artwork
The artwork "Strength, Resilience & Opportunity" was designed by Jennifer to adorn the promotion of the 2023 Queensland Catholic Education Conference being held in Herston. The Red Gum was chosen to represent the theme because of its Strength, Resilience and the wonderful Opportunities it provides for us all.
Brisbane State High
Brisbane State Highschool reached out to Manamana Dreaming to design a Mural for Reconciliation Week 2023. Jenny met with approximately 3000 students, teachers & community who each added a thumbprint to the mural.
QPAC's Tunnel Bunya Wings
If you get a chance to stroll through the QPAC Tunnel at Southbank, you may come across some Bunya Wings.
Pixel
Pixel was a colourful digital production that adorned the face of Ipswich City Council's Nicholas Street Building during the 2023 Spark Festival. The Read More link below will take you to a page that has more information regarding the artwork and animation team that made the artwork flow.
BCE's New RAP Artwork "Hope"
Jenny met with all levels across Brisbane Catholic Education and had meaningful discussions about what Reconciliation means. The one word that kept coming up was 'hope'. The artwork reflects hope in a dawn over our lands, rivers, mountains, oceans, flora, fauna and people.
Winner Ipswich Art Awards 2023 Acrylic & Oil
The winning entry "Before the Feast" by Jennifer Kent won the acrylic and oil category with over 400 entries. Judges said the competition was steep but couldn't go past the construction of colour displayed throughout the painting.
PepsiCo Tingalpa
Recently Pepsico Tingalpa Commissioned Jenny to do an artwork for their Reconciliation Action Plan.
Smiths the Snack food Company's Tingalpa factory produces all sorts of brands of snack foods locally to the entire South East Region.
Smiths the Snack food Company's Tingalpa factory produces all sorts of brands of snack foods locally to the entire South East Region.
The Butterfly Wall
Algester State School reached out to Manamana Dreaming to install a mural in the Spirit of Reconciliation, and so the "Butterfly Wall" was made. Not only does the mural raise much needed awareness to the survival of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly species but it beautifies the space.
Aspley East State School Mural
During October 2022 Aspley East State School employed the Manamana Dreamteam to design an artwork in the Schools main thoroughfare near the office. The Beautiful Colours were chosen in a vote by Staff.
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