At PICA we recognise that we are situated within the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude to Elders past and present, and to those emerging leaders in the community. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of their care and continued connection to culture, community and Country.

Always was, always will be.

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Janine Oxenham

STRUT First Nations Dance Artist-in-Residence

STRUT First Nations Dance Artist-in-Residence

During her residency at PICA, Janine Oxenham explores the complex dynamics of connection, belonging and safety in personal and communal contexts. Her work seeks to investigate how individuals navigate and understand these concepts in relation to broader societal issues.  

About the artist

Janine Oxenham a Malgana Yamatji woman and independent movement artist lives on Wadandi Country in the South West of Western Australia. She has choreographed, performed and facilitated community dance groups and worked as a movement director, producer, tour manager and crew member for numerous festivals and projects across both regional and metro WA. In recent years, Janine has had the pleasure of working with organisations and independents including Boomerang and Spear, Yirra Yaakin, Perth Festival, Annette Carmichael Projects, Josh Pether Projects, Weaving Stories of Boodjar, WAYTCO, Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre and The City of Busselton. She also works part-time as the Project Officer and Community Liaison for Regional Arts WA and CinefestOz in the South West. Janine has a strong fascination for theatrical and experimental movements and a love of working with the community to tell Indigenous and non-Indigenous stories.


Supporters

This residency is presented by PICA and STRUT Dance.