Being Biracial Live at MAV’s Block Partee with Leah Manaema Avene, Theresa Angela and Lauren Mullings
May 1, 2025
Leah Manaema Avene, a Tuvaluan-Irish artist and therapist, Lauren Mullings, an Afro-Caribbean writer and arts leader, and Theresa Angela, a Filipino-Australian storyteller, delve into the complex themes surrounding identity and community. They discuss the detrimental effects of productivity on creativity, the importance of cultural safety, and the impact of historical narratives on artistic expression. The conversation highlights their shared commitment to authentic relationships and the transformative power of art in navigating personal and collective experiences.
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Relationships at Creative Core
- Relationships are foundational to creative practices and the arts sector.
- The creative process is rooted in community, culture, and shared stories, not individualism.
Lead with Vulnerability
- Create 'safe enough' spaces to openly admit fears and uncertainties.
- Leaders should model vulnerability by sharing what they don't know.
Agency Within the Institution
- We are the institutions we critique; change is within our agency.
- Understanding our history of resistance empowers persistent creative activism.
