View examples of Hazel McKinnon's work by clicking on the image above.

NAIDOC Week

The blend(er) will be hosting an exhibition of sculpture by Hazel McKinnon that will be held in the course of the celebration of the NAIDOC (National Aboriginal Islander Observance Committee) week from 5–11 July.

All JCAA members are invited to a special preview of the exhibition which will be held on Sunday, July 4 at 4pm.

You will have the opportunity to meet and talk to Bob and Hazel and other special guests.

Stories from the Stolen Generation depicts the life of Bob Randall, a traditional owner of Uluru and one of the Stolen Generation.

Bob Randall is a storyteller and songwriter. He was the 1999 Indigenous Person of the Year and is currently the Director of Health at the Mutitjulu Community.

Hazel MacKinnon is an artist and the partner of Bob Randall. Hazel has created an exhibition of sculpture depicting the life of Bob, as a traditional owner of Uluru and one of the ‘Stolen Generation.’

They live in the Mutitjulu Community based at Uluru. Hazel and Bob are special guests of the City of Joondalup as part of celebrations for NAIDOC.

Other events within the exhibition include Meet the Artists on Thursday July 8, 4–5pm and Sunday July 11, 2pm (last day of the exhibition). These are informative and entertaining occasions, as Bob and Hazel discuss their life and stories behind the exhibition.

Please tell your family, friends and everybody else who could be interested in Stories from the Stolen Generation about the exhibition. Invite them to come to the blend(er) and enjoy Bob and Hazel’s art. Help us to make this event a success!

Exhibition Opening Times:
Mon–Thurs: 11am–5pm;
Fri & Sat: 12–8pm;
Sun: 11–5pm