Friday 12 September, 12:00PM-2:00PM
Alcoves & Workshop
Our Words Have Power
With the rise of fascism and dangerous narratives that threaten human rights, freedom of speech, and the right to protest, it’s vital that we continue to come together to flood society with stories, images and visions of hope and possibility.
In this workshop, create your own four-panel comic with artivist duo ‘Me<g/k>’, who will guide you through the East-Asian four-act narrative framework known as kishōtenketsu. Explore how literary subcultures have countered political and capitalist narratives for years, and learn to flip those narratives in small but powerful ways.
Pay-What-You-Wish
Castlemaine Community House, Classroom 1
30 Templeton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Featuring...
Mek Yimam
Mek Yimam is a writer, editor and artist. She has developed and facilitated comic workshops for diverse audiences of established and emerging writers, artists, library patrons, and people seeking shared creative experiences. Mek is one half of the artivist collaboration Me, with Meg Sattler.
Meg Sattler
Meg Sattler is a writer, non-profit CEO and activist. Her writing has been published in media, journals and compilations and she is working on her first novel. Her advocacy work with people impacted by crisis has seen people’s stories shared in media, included in multilateral and government policy processes, and shown in international exhibitions. Meg […]
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