WE ARE ALL HEROES
Dylan Mooney
Do you see yourself reflected in today's superheroes?
Not all heroes wear capes. Throughout the gallery a series of First Nations, Blak, Queer characters provide an antidote to the depiction of heroes commonly celebrated. These heroes get strength and pride from who they are and their culture. Look inward and consider how your uniqueness can make you a hero.
Mooney’s reimagined heroes reflect the resilience, innovation, and empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Representing first-nation cultures within today’s popular culture is pivotal in the preservation of Indigenous knowledges – how can we continue to elevate and champion the stories that remain untold and unheard?
What will you use your superpowers for?
Dylan Mooney (he/him) is a proud Yuwi, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander man from Mackay in North Queensland. His practice includes digital illustration, drawing, printmaking, and street art inspired by history, culture, family and community stories. Using these mediums, he tells stories of the power, resilience and survival of the world’s oldest living culture.