Lanny

Indigenous Filmmaker

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As a dad I have experienced all different emotions when it comes to the connection of my children. No one hands you a ‘How To Parent’ instruction book. I walk with children (mostly indigenous) that live in ‘conditional love’ environments (not all, but some). What I do, isn’t a job. Far from it, (as the saying goes), “if you love doing something, you’ll never work again.” More importantly, I have the opportunity to pass on knowledge and strengthen their cultural identities. The image I took here, represents the unseen faces of youth, and all I’m doing is allowing them start being seen and heard. #youth #theunseenchild #children #letthembeheard #indigenousyouth https://www.instagram.com/p/CW2ZnMMhMHa/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Jundilla (Spoonbill), quietly sitting in its natural environment (wetlands). Nature just letting me know how special and fragile she is👍🏾🖤💛❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CW0PDL5BKAt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Our dog Stormi (the drama Queen), cracking the sh*ts because I won’t give her a treat.🤣💯❤️ #dogsofinstagram #dramaqueen #shnauzersofinstagram #shnauzer #grumpydog https://www.instagram.com/p/CWuRIWLBnLF/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sometimes when not feeling well, we will use different leaves to smoke ourselves. Bear will use a mixture of Eucalyptus, Moreton Bay Ash and Wattle. This helps him with feeling better and connected to culture. #indigenous #smokingceremony #culturalpractices #ancientpractice #aboriginal #connectingtocountry https://www.instagram.com/p/CWqEfSFhpad/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Somethings just can’t be explained. I had an idea. Jamarley allowed me to use him as my prop.👍🏾🤣💯 Chicken had no choice🤣 #chicken #boy #photography #chickensofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CWnW9PGhwc0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I love photographing public places that are filled with a cultural connection. This Skate Park was built on a Songline that hunters sang to know where there were Turtle Eggs at certain times of the year, next to the creek near here. The creek itself is not as inviting anymore and littered with waste. Fairly certain no freshwater turtle lays her eggs here anymore either? (at Woodridge Skate Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWmfzvQBRF1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I’m so looking forward to the day I can begin my journey as becoming an Emerging Elder of my community. I’ve got enough grey hairs now to warrant it😊👍🏾❤️🤣🤣 Getting older is not a privilege afforded everyone. Wisdom is knowledge in practice, you learn culture by listening to others, you retain it as knowledge and experience it by applying it. Wisdom is the Blessings of passing on of my journey, both it’s success and failures to the young ones. It’s a long path and it’s not easy, but I look forward to the time I can start growing into my leadership as an Elder✊🏾🖤💛❤️💯 https://www.instagram.com/p/CWcSAnDh4JV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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My JarJum received his Grade 6 Graduation Trading Card from school. Just a tad concerned about his ‘Most Treasured Possessions’ response🤣🤣 #grade6 #graduationpics #tradingcard (at Manly State School) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWUqAb9h889/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Been slowly working on this painting and the next part of this story is starting to unfold. #aboriginalart #artworkfeatures #storytellersofinstagram #paintinginprogress #culturalart #indigenouspainting (at Wynnum / Manly Brisbane) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZUh9SPn1t/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This is called a ‘walimada’ (Spear with Spirit) Today I needed to heal, feel strong and communicate with the Old People. I’ll place this upright with the feathers pointing up, so the spirits of the Old People can see it, smell the Ochre on the tip and sit around it to listen to me without judgement. I’m on their Country, but I need their help as my Country is too far away for me to go to and talk to my Ancestors for advice. Feeling a little lost at the moment. #healing #ancestorsspeak #culturalconnections #healingcountryhealingspirit https://www.instagram.com/p/CTR9UZrPbLs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Today is Indigenous Literacy Day. A day that celebrates the wonderful 250+ Languages and Stories that were lovingly spoken and gently taught for 1000’s of years. This is now captured in books and recordings. Take the time to explore a disappearing living source of language through reading.💯🖤💛❤️ #literacy #language #aboriginalaustralia #culture #indigenouslanguages #storytellers https://www.instagram.com/p/CTQwkHIvUhw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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So much interesting Indigenous knowledge to share with you. Just love taking moments to breath and chill with my thoughts. I have the most unconventional and old camera set ups, but it works and delivers my storytelling. #photographygear #cameragear #verticalstorytelling #soundgear #indigenousaustralia #culturalheritage #indigenousfilmmakers (at Koala Park Daisy Hill) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNyytvhLIY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Two important games today. My son playing in his SAP Football and the @brisbanelions Then tomorrow he’s playing with the lads in the U13 NPL squad @wynnumwolvesfc 💪🏾😊💪🏾 Wishing his Lion hero @nakiacockatoo all the best for tonight! Ouss💪🏾✊🏾 (at WolvesFC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTGQem7BxI7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Created new art designs on these wooden bowls I bought from Kmart over the weekend. Just something different👍🏾😊 Kmart is such a magical place💯 #woodenbowls #indigenousart #aboriginalartist #paintings #storeytelling #kmartstyling #culturaldesigns #artwork (at Wynnum / Manly Brisbane) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSnuBbKhkBm/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Creating some more artworks. I collected these bowls and serving tray from Kmart and wanted to place a design on them. I live respectfully on Quandamooka Country. Also wanted to acknowledge the Turrable and Yuggera Traditional Owners/Custodians that have allowed me to also walk and live on their land😊🖤💛❤️ Disclaimer: Dot painting is not from my Country, so I had to gain permission and sit with Central Desert mob over the years to learn and understand their stories. I want to acknowledge Uncle Peter from the Lurit­ja and Per­tame people for his patience and teachings. #indigenousartist #artwork #paintings #aboriginalart #kmart #culture #storytelling #indigenousaustralia (at Wynnum / Manly Brisbane) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSnn3GFBAIy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Tonight’s Dinner, fire pit roasted potatoes, corn❤️ and chops. Mid-Week meals and family conversations shared over the fire❤️ It’s nice to connect, regroup and just yarn with the family outside👍🏾 #dinnertime #firepit #roastveggies #familytime #midweek #justfamily #backyarddinner #chilling #winternights (at Brisbane Queensland Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSbahWFh5DK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It’s been awesome having time with this little fulla❤️ I may be bias as a dad, but I do get lost in his big brown eyes. I’m sure he’s poking his tongue at me though behind that mask🤣 Love my chocolate bear❤️ #dadslove #myson #indigenousboy #coffeetime #isolation #covid_19 #chocolateskin #thebear (at Jimbo & Co) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZROuphEbc/?utm_medium=tumblr