Still Deadly: Voices of Our Elders

Portrait of Aunty Jill Davidson-Thompson, 2026. Digital Photograph. Image by Jim Filmer. Courtesy of the Artist.

27 Jun 2026 — 26 Jul 2026

Portrait of Aunty Jill Davidson-Thompson, 2026. Digital Photograph. Image by Jim Filmer. Courtesy of the Artist.

Dates	Saturday 27 June to Sunday 26 July
Times	10:00am — 3:00pm
Cost	Free
Booking	No bookings are required to visit the exhibition.

COMING SOON — This exhibition honours the resilience, knowledge, and culture of Elders with connections to the Ipswich region.

Inspired by this year’s NAIDOC theme 50 Years of Deadly, this exhibition honours the resilience, knowledge, and culture of Elders with connections to the Ipswich region. In partnership with First Nations photographer Jim Filmer, and cultural liaison, Lowana Walker, Still Deadly recognises the invaluable contributions of Elders to their community through truth telling.

The exhibition, and accompanying online collection on Picture Ipswich, showcases recorded video stories and portrait photography of each Elder – acknowledging their ongoing role as knowledge keepers and shapers of Ipswich’s future.

Portrait of Jim Filmer. Image by Louis Lim.

Photographer and Videographer

Jim Filmer

Jim Filmer is a visual artist and photographer born in Adelaide, South Australia (Kaurna Country). After years of exploration across the Australian landscape, he has settled in the Brisbane Valley, a region where the lands of several First Nations peoples intersect, including the Yugara, Ugarapul, Jagera, Dungibara, and Jinibara peoples. Filmer’s work is deeply rooted in researching and narrating social issues close to his heart, resulting in compelling storytelling imagery.

Through collaborative work with local Elders, Filmer has been encouraged to explore his own heritage. This journey has led to the discovery of previously undiscussed family connections with the Nharangga people of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Filmer continues to research and explore these connections, allowing this cultural exploration to inform and enrich his artistic practice.

CULTURAL LIASION

Lowana Walker

Lowana Walker is a proud First Nations woman with connections to the Yuin nation of South Coast New South Wales. She has lived, been educated, and worked on Yuggera, Jagera, and Ugarapul Country since her teenage years, shaping her connection to the local First Nations community.

In her role as the Cultural Liasion, Lowana committed to fostering meaningful engagement with local First Nation Elders, ensuring their stories were respectfully represented and captured through culturally safe practices. Lowana is passionate about creating spaces where people feel heard, valued, and connected. Her work is guided by a deep respect for culture, identity, and community, and a commitment to honouring the voices and experiences of those involved.

An Ipswich Art Gallery x Ipswich Community Gallery Exhibition

This exhibition is supported by

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Past Exhibitions and Events

Ipswich Community Gallery Exhibition