“Memory is something which isn’t wholly present, but that’s felt through time.” Amy Tsilemanis
We join Amy Tsilemanis, curator at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI), to dive into this beautiful building, its stories and people. Commissioned by BMI President Phil Roberts this short film explores the opening out of the BMI, and its place at the cultural centre of Ballarat.
Film by Yum Studio’s Erin McCuskey, music by composer Christine Tammer.
“It’s such a unique place. It’s still unknown to me about how many connections we can make, but that’s what inspires me to keep thinking about it and inviting people to be part of it.” Amy Tsilemanis
The beautiful and ridiculously talented actor/artist Joanne Davis, owns the shoes she wore, and also drew them for her shoe library, her illustration is above.
