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How do we tell stories through trees, and how do trees tell us their stories? When trees are viewed as kin rather than inanimate others, how might this change our understanding of our place in the world and our sense of identity?  

Featuring Professor Brian Martin, Bundjalung, Muruwari and Kamilaroi man and Director of Wominjeka Djeembana Indigenous Research Lab at Monash Art, Design and Architecture faculty; Charlotte Day, Director at Monash University Museum of Art; Sophie Cunningham, writer, talker and teacher, and author of City of Trees; and hosted by Agatha Gothe-Snape, Powerhouse Artistic Associate and co-curator of Eucalyptusdom.   

Interested in learning more? Eucalyptusdomis showing at Powerhouse Ultimo from 11 October 2021 – 28 August 2022. It is accompanied by a publication which expands upon the research and creative output of the exhibition, showcasing more than 20 creative practitioners commissioned to produce new works in dialogue with 500+ objects from the Powerhouse collection. 

The series is programmed by Rebecca Gallo, produced by Ayeesha Ash and Cara Stewart, edited by Mara Schwerdtfeger, and sound designed by Jane Sheldon. 

How do we tell stories through trees, and how do trees tell us their stories? When trees are viewed as kin rather than inanimate others, how might this change our understanding of our place in the world and our sense of identity?  
Featuring Professor <a href="https://www.monash.edu/mada/about-us/people/brian-martin">Brian Martin</a>, Bundjalung, Muruwari and Kamilaroi man and Director of Wominjeka Djeembana Indigenous Research Lab at Monash Art, Design and Architecture faculty; <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/@charlotte-day">Charlotte Day</a>, Director at Monash University Museum of Art; <a href="https://www.sophiecunningham.com/">Sophie Cunningham,</a> writer, talker and teacher, and author of City of Trees; and hosted by Agatha Gothe-Snape, Powerhouse Artistic Associate and co-curator of Eucalyptusdom.   
Interested in learning more? <a href="https://www.maas.museum/event/eucalyptusdom/">Eucalyptusdom</a> is showing at Powerhouse Ultimo from 11 October 2021 – 28 August 2022. It is accompanied by a <a href="https://shop.maas.museum/collections/eucalyptusdom/products/eucalyptusdom">publication</a> which expands upon the research and creative output of the exhibition, showcasing more than 20 creative practitioners commissioned to produce new works in dialogue with 500+ objects from the Powerhouse collection. 
The series is programmed by Rebecca Gallo, produced by Ayeesha Ash and Cara Stewart, edited by Mara Schwerdtfeger, and sound designed by Jane Sheldon.

In Relation is a five-part podcast series hosted by Agatha Gothe-Snape and Emily McDaniel that brings together artists, curators, and researchers to share learnings from their work with trees. Connected to the 2021-22 Powerhouse exhibition Eucalyptusdom, episodes address spectres and sentinels, resistance and resilience, vitality, identity, and alchemy. The resulting conversations explore the relationships between humans and trees, ecosystems and sustainability, culture and Country.

In Relation is a five-part podcast series hosted by Agatha Gothe-Snape and Emily McDaniel that brings together artists, curators, and researchers to share learnings from their work with trees. Connected to the 2021-22 Powerhouse exhibition <a href="https://www.maas.museum/event/eucalyptusdom/">Eucalyptusdom</a>, episodes address spectres and sentinels, resistance and resilience, vitality, identity, and alchemy. The resulting conversations explore the relationships between humans and trees, ecosystems and sustainability, culture and Country.

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