In this episode Bigoa chats to Atong Atem, a South Sudanese artist and writer from Bor living in Birraranga, Melbourne. Her 2015 Studio series was recently acquired by National Gallery of Victoria as an integral part of the NGV Contemporary Australian Collection. She shares the interwoven experiences of art and identity and where lately, she finds joy. Atong “is alive and doing OK.”

Check out Atong's work:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atongatem/

Website: www.atongatem.com

This podcast is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council and The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants Program.