UPDATE: A vibrant vision board workshop brought community members together this weekend at the newly opened Aboriginal Art Co on Vulture Street in Magandjin’s West End. This event, held on October 21, 2023, marks the second gathering at the gallery’s new location ahead of its official launch in the coming weeks.
Curated by Bundjalung and South Sea Islander artist Kim Engwicht of K-Rae Designs, the workshop invited participants to reflect on their aspirations for 2026. Attendees engaged in an afternoon of creativity, cutting magazines and assembling collages that symbolize their goals for the upcoming year. The focus was not only on artistic expression but also on fostering connections among participants.
Ms. Engwicht expressed her excitement about the event, stating, “Today we have got my vision board workshop for 2026 and we’ve got such an awesome space to have it in the Aboriginal Art Co. I wanted everyone to come together to just cut up magazines, be creative and just put down the things that they want to achieve this year – their goals, their aspirations, and create something really cool at the end to look throughout 2026.”
Participants enjoyed the lively atmosphere, complemented by music and snacks provided by My Dilly Bag. Each attendee left with a completed vision board, designed to serve as a daily reminder of their intentions and aspirations for the year ahead.
This workshop highlighted Ms. Engwicht’s broader creative vision. She emphasized the importance of connection, stating, “The sense of connection, that’s what I really wanted to do with putting on these workshops is bringing people from all walks of life to come together and be creative. They’re going home with something that they’ve made put together with their own hands, and that they can look through throughout the year and look back on and just go ‘that’s what I want to do for the rest of the year.'”
As a self-taught digital illustrator and collage artist, Ms. Engwicht has made significant contributions to the art community, including authoring the children’s book ‘Nature All Around Us.’ She also engages in printmaking, journaling, and mural painting as part of her creative practice.
The Aboriginal Art Co is gearing up for the official launch of its new West End space, which signifies a new chapter for the organization after years of supporting Indigenous artists from its previous location in South Brisbane. This transition emphasizes the gallery’s commitment to fostering community engagement and cultural expression.
With the success of this weekend’s event, community members are encouraged to stay connected and participate in future workshops, building on the momentum of creativity and collaboration. The next gathering promises to be just as impactful, as the Aboriginal Art Co continues to create a space for artistic growth and communal support.
