hear all about ellamay’s process

Kickstart — Next Wave’s 18-month development program supporting early-career experimental artists across the continent.

Kickstart has been running since 2001, evolving to meet artists where they are. Today, it’s all about slow development, place-based practice, and deep intergenerational mentorship — and Ellamay’s journey through the program has been no exception.

Working on Yugambeh Country, Ellamay’s lens-based practice explores identity, dual heritage and the nuances of growing up mixed-race in Australia. Through Kickstart, she’s had the opportunity to dive deeper into her creative process, connect with peers nationally, and develop her most ambitious work to date.

Videographer - Abdalla Omar
Featured participants - @wanidabonida @yehceramics @lake__kelly @mikasaki___ @natashalosung.pdf
Documentation images at the start by - @mingua.co + @buzzgards