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Curtis Taylor

Abstract

Curtis Taylor, an award-winning Martu digital media artist and young leader, was unable to attend Same but Different  in 2012 in person and instead provided the forum with a pre-recorded video presentation. Co-convener Lisa Stefanoff offered Curtis five questions for reflection in advance. The video accessible here offers his answers in full.

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Same but Different (Peer Reviewed)
Author Biography

Curtis Taylor, Murdoch University

Curtis Taylor is an award-winning Martu digital media artist and young leader. He completed high school in 2008, then began making films in 2009 through his role as community coordinator and Youth Development Officer at Martu Media (a division of Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa). Curtis grew up in both remote Martu desert communities and in the city and has been educated in Martu and non-Aboriginal knowledge and education systems.