Indigenous critics Monique Grbec and Carissa Lee discuss Isabella Whāwhai Waru’s audio performance, Rest
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Monique Grbec and Carissa Lee
Monique Grbec and Carissa Lee
Monique Grbec was born on Eora country, raised on Woi Wurrung country, and lives on Wurundjeri country. A child of the Stolen Generations, she is interested in identity, the generational effects of institutionalisation, and the White Australia Policy. Her lifework is fundamentally text based and addressed through the lens of Indigenous Standpoint Theory. Her current work, ‘Bring Them Home’ includes audio and 3D installation. She is a member of Yirramboi Blak Critics. Carissa Lee was the Inaugural Witness First Nations Emerging Critic and manages the Witness Instagram account. Born on Wemba-Wemba country, she graduated with Honours from the drama course at Flinders University Drama Centre and currently works as a professional actor on stage and screen. She completed a traineeship through the Black and Write! Program at QUT, which led to her role as the ATSI Writers Program Coordinator at the SA Writers Centre. Carissa has written for publications such as Junkee, LIP Mag, Book Riot, and Melbourne Writers Festival, and is presently completing her PhD in Indigenous Theatre.