Biting the Clouds

Name: Biting the Clouds
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SKU: 9780702262982
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A Badtjala perspective on The Aboriginals Protection and Restriction of the Sale of Opium Act, 1897

By Fiona Foley

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Biting the Clouds by Fiona Foley explores the historical events of colonisation and its impact on Aboriginal communities. Through an engaging narrative, Foley delves into cultural heritage, identity, and resilience, shedding light on the overlooked stories and experiences of Indigenous Australians. The book intertwines history with personal insights, providing a thought-provoking examination of societal change and its enduring effects.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by exploring history through indigenous Australian perspectives, especially focusing on the intersection of colonialism and culture. The author delves into complex themes of identity, resistance, and storytelling, offering a rich tapestry of narrative that blends historical facts with the lived experiences of native communities. It may appeal to readers interested in understanding the multifaceted impacts of history on marginalised groups.

Biting the Clouds

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A striking and compelling book reclaiming history by a renowned Indigenous visual artist.

In this groundbreaking work of Indigenous scholarship, nationally renowned visual artist Fiona Foley addresses the inherent silences, errors, and injustices from the perspective of her people, the Badtjala of K'gari (Fraser Island). She shines a critical light on the little-known colonial-era practice of paying Indigenous workers in opium and the 'solution' of then displacing them to K'gari.

Biting the Clouds—a euphemism for being stoned on opium—combines historical, personal, and cultural imagery to reclaim the Badtjala story from the colonisation narrative. Full-colour images of Foley's artwork add further impact to this important examination of Australian history.

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Biting the Clouds is praised for its eloquent engagement with memory and history, offering a deep visceral experience. It is described as stunning, illuminating, and essential for understanding Indigenous history. The book is seen as exceptional and resolute, providing insight into creating future possibilities beyond colonial myths. Its engaging and insightful narrative offers a significant contribution to broader national discussions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702262982

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 382g

Pages: 164

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Australian & Pacific History Fiona Foley History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Dr Fiona Foley is from the Wondunna clan of the Badtjala nation. Foley exhibits regularly in Australia and internationally. In 2014 she was the recipient of an Australia Council Visual Arts. She is a regular keynote speaker at conferences and symposia all over the world. Most recently she convened Courting Blakness- Recalibrating Knowledge in the Sandstone University (2014) at the University of Queensland, where she was an Adjunct Professor (2011-2017). Foley completed her fourth film titled, Out of the Sea Like Cloud in 2019. Recent exhibitions include a twenty-five year photographic retrospective titled, Who are these strangers and where are they going? Dr Fiona Foley is currently a Lecturer at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.

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