If the Seeds Chose Where to Grow 2024, an interactive activity by Rithika Merchant, a part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA

If the Seeds Chose Where to Grow 2024, an interactive activity by Rithika Merchant, a part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA / View full image

Rithika Merchant

If the Seeds Chose Where to Grow 2024
GOMA | Park Level

Indian artist Rithika Merchant creates paintings and collages that explore the idea of ‘terraformation’, or ‘Earth-shaping’ – the theoretical process of making a planet fit for human life. In this project children can help create a new world by adding elements – such as beings, plants and celestial bodies – to a projected landscape.

'Have you ever tried to listen to the sound of Brisbane?' 2024, a video work series by Okui Lala, a part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA

'Have you ever tried to listen to the sound of Brisbane?' 2024, a video work series by Okui Lala, a part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA / View full image

Okui Lala

'Have you ever tried to listen to the sound of Brisbane?' 2024
GOMA | Park Level

Malaysian artist Okui Lala creates video works exploring language and what is lost or changed when words are translated from one language to another. For Asia Pacific Triennial Kids, Okui invited bilingual and multilingual students from Brisbane’s West End State School to participate in two video projects.

Wakuwaku 2024, an interactive activity space by Brett Graham, a part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Chloë Callistemon © QAGOMA

Wakuwaku 2024, an interactive activity space by Brett Graham, a part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Chloë Callistemon © QAGOMA / View full image

Brett Graham

Wakuwaku 2024
GOMA | Park Level

Brett Graham (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Tainui / Aotearoa New Zealand) creates large-scale sculptures and installations that feature traditional Māori patterns. In this activity, children can apply patterns to a template by making rubbings of carved designs drawn from his work.

Unity Within Multiplicity 2024, an interactive activity space by Dana Awartani. A part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA

Unity Within Multiplicity 2024, an interactive activity space by Dana Awartani. A part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA / View full image

Dana Awartani

Unity Within Multiplicity
GOMA | Park Level

Dana Awartani is an artist from Palestine and Saudi Arabia who uses geometry to make drawings, videos and installations. For Asia Pacific Triennial Kids, Dana invites children to explore sacred geometry by adding colour and pattern to geometric designed templates.

Monster of Wants 2024, an activity space by Malaysian artist Egn, part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA

Monster of Wants 2024, an activity space by Malaysian artist Egn, part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2024 / Photograph by Joe Ruckli © QAGOMA / View full image

Harold 'Egn' Eswar

Monster of Wants
GOMA | Park Level

Malaysian artist Harold ‘Egn’ Eswar often draws inspiration from street art to explore personal stories and memories through drawing. His project ‘Monster of Wants’ explores our endless desire for things by inviting children to create a drawing of a monster that reflects their wants.

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