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Returning by Kirli Saunders is a poignant exploration of connection, belonging, and cultural identity, deeply rooted in Indigenous wisdom and storytelling. Through a blend of poetry and artistic expression, the book illuminates the journey of self-discovery and the fundamental ties between people, land, and ancestry. It beautifully captures themes of reconciliation and healing, offering a lyrical and visual experience that resonates with universal truths.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring themes of identity, belonging, and nature through a rich tapestry of poetry and artwork. It's a captivating blend of storytelling and visual art that offers insights into personal and cultural connections to land and heritage, perfect for those interested in arts and culture.

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Mate, you're standing on stolen land.

Returning is a stunning work—a poetic and visual feast that takes you on Kirli's journey of rediscovering self, Country, and Connection. Kirli's heartfelt experiences address large contemporary themes of decolonisation, self-determination, identity, First Nations matriarchy, queerness, justice, love, liberation, and truth-telling. The backdrop to Returning is a time of huge upheaval with natural disasters, COVID, and the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Each poem is accompanied by evocative and poignant artwork that was created in response to its poem and vitalises its meaning. The artworks, visual poems, were originally shown at SHAC Gallery, Gundungurra land, in 2021 in the exhibition named Returning. Kirli's multi-disciplinary artworks span across a range of mediums and displays, including but not limited to watercolour, ink on hand-dyed silk, synthesising digital imagery with text, and installations of hand-crafted possum skin cloaks and weavings.

Returning was developed with consultation and guidance from First Nations Elders, Custodians, academics, and artists.

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Returning by Kirli Saunders has been praised for its lyrical and evocative exploration of themes surrounding identity, connection, and heritage. Reviewers appreciate Saunders' ability to weave poetry with visual art, creating a moving and immersive experience that resonates deeply with readers. The work has been recognised for its cultural significance and the powerful way it articulates the artist's voice and Aboriginal heritage.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922613707

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

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