Country+Community
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Country+Community
‘Connecting with the past, responding to the present to create a beautiful future for all’
Public art and placemaking connects Community. Thats why it’s so important in our design process. is the Community within which it will be.
In this role with mili mili work hand in hand with Community and clients. We don’t consult, we collaborate – we listen, yarn, walk, workshop/co-create, and integrate Continuing Custodians’ stories into the experience of Country.
We are then able to share learnings with stakeholders and clients to ensure sensitivity, inclusion of Community and the integration of First Nation knowledge into the project.
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Artists
mili mili artists work as proud individuals, as part of artist collaborations, with Community and as part of larger project teams often including architects, landscape architects, interior designers, builders, developers, infrastructure or government.
mili mili frequently step into mentoring roles of emerging artists sharing knowledge and processes as well as acting as facilitators connecting to larger projects.
Artists have a mix of styles work, with a variety of mediums, including paint, digital, carving, photography, placemaking, sculptures with much of the material research and prototyping undertaken in the studio with artists and Community.
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Public Art
Informed and embedded with story of Country+Community.
Material investigation, exploration and prototyping allows for the development of materials, products and artworks.
Furniture, luminaire design, apparel, and building products can result in outcomes that are either stand alone products or integrated into a project.
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Curatorial
mili mili curates art and public art projects that celebrate connection to Country, culture, and community. Our curatorial approach is guided by deep listening and collaboration, ensuring each work reflects local identity and story. We bring together artists, communities, and spaces to create experiences that are meaningful, inclusive, and enduring.
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Strategy
mili mili develops creative and cultural strategies that shape the future of art in public space. We work with councils, developers, and communities to design frameworks that embed culture, sustainability, and place-based storytelling into every stage of planning. Our strategies foster long-term impact, guiding how art and culture can thrive within the built and natural environment.

