During her residency at Rumata’ Artspace, Makassar, Sherry Quiambao will develop her project Horizon: Habitat, which explores water as a metaphor for the fluidity of cultural identity and migration. Drawing on her experience as a second-generation Filipino/Australian, she will examine how material aspirations and consumerism shape identity and belonging. In Makassar – a city deeply influenced by its connections to water, migration and trade – Quiambao will investigate the environmental and cultural impacts of consumerism, drawing parallels between Makassar, Perth and the Philippines.

Along with Aziziah Diah Aprilya, Sherry Quiambao’s residency forms part of the second year of BREEZE, a collaborative initiative between PICA, Rumata’ Artspace, and Universitas Negeri Makassar. This partnership fosters knowledge-sharing and cultural exploration, strengthening the ties between Western Australia and Makassar. By revisiting the historical connections between Australian First Nations peoples and Makassans—dating back to well before colonisation—BREEZE provides a vital platform for intercultural dialogue and collaboration.