The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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Artist

Travis De Vries

Travis De Vries, a Gamilaroi and Darug multidisciplinary artist, is the driving force behind Awesome Black as its founder & managing director. Renowned for his award-winning visual artistry, he seamlessly combines traditional landscape photography with a unique approach inspired by his oil painting practice. Travis’s photographic focus is on capturing the dynamic interplay of colour and light, especially during sunrise hours, creating a style almost akin to portraiture.

In the sonic space Travis is known as Source Decay, crafting intricate soundscapes and ambient compositions, using field recordings and electronic samples to create immersive audio experiences. 

Under Travis’s leadership, Awesome Black thrives as a dynamic platform, pushing artistic boundaries through innovative collaborations and showcasing his mastery in blending various artistic disciplines.

Thursday 5 September – Sunday 15 September

EWF X Awesome Black: STAUNCH

An EWF edition of STAUNCH