Hayley Millar Baker
Narrm
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Hayley Millar Baker (b. 1990) is a distinguished lens-based artist living in Melbourne, Australia. Her identity is deeply rooted in her Aboriginality, belonging to Gunditjmara, Djabwurrung, and Nira-Bulok Taungurung peoples through her maternal lineage, with Anglo-Indian and Portuguese-Brazilian ancestry on her paternal side. This blend of influences shapes Hayley’s worldview and artistic vision, infusing her work with a rich sense of history, identity, and spirituality. Her diverse cultural heritage is central to her sense of self and drives her creative exploration, offering a tapestry of perspectives that deeply inform and enhance the themes within her art.
Hayley’s work intricately visualises multifaceted Indigenous feminine narratives, providing poignant provocations and reflections on being, identity, spirituality, and the human psyche. By focusing on the nuanced psychological landscapes of Indigenous women, she portrays their profound emotional and mental depth while exploring perspectives that honour their indomitable spirit and innate spirituality. Through her conceptual and abstract artistic vision, she employs oblique storytelling techniques to challenge conventions and push boundaries in photography, collage, film, and video. Her work resonates with deep emotional intensity, inviting audiences on evocative, non-linear journeys of discovery and interpretation that unfold and evolve over time.
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