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.

Galleries are open, 12–5pm. Our exhibitions are always free.

Muriel Hillion (WA)

Muriel Hillion (WA)

During her Quick Response residency, Muriel Hillion develops A Sensory Creole Magic, a new dance experience incorporating Maloya dance and music (an improvised music-and-dance form from Réunion, usually sung in Réunion Creole and Malagasy language).

Muriel Hillion, a Reunionese artist and researcher based in Western Australia, explores Creolisation in the Indian Ocean through vibrant music, powerful singing and captivating dance. With a decade of performances, teaching and a doctoral focus on Maloya dance and music at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), she created the first Australian Creole musical Island Vibrations in 2022 and the Award-winning Salama Odyssey in 2023.

Collaborating with multicultural artists from various backgrounds, Hillion integrates storytelling in English, with visuals, dance, singing in various languages and traditional instruments. Beyond her artistic achievements, Muriel is dedicated to raising awareness of the Creole community in Australia, promoting cultural cohesion and fostering harmony within the broader community.

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Supported by PICA’s Art Ambassadors.

 

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