Mimmim became part of our Starwin Collective, as a maker and creator in April 2018. Founder, Mim Cole is a Larrakia, Wardaman, Karajarri and mixed-race woman who is an intuitive abstract aboriginal artist from Darwin, Northern Territory. Mim has been creating art since a teenager, learning techniques through practice and observation from her mother, uncles and large artistic family. She shares her story for creating change with us...
How would you describe ways that you give back / pay it forward in our community?
My husband and I founded the Balunu Foundation in 2007, a program working with Indigenous, at-risk youth. We have school programs and we also run cultural healing camps. I had been working there for over 10 years before I decided to start Mimmim. I continue to volunteer casually at the Balunu Foundation.
What is your one-of-a-kindness story?
Through my artwork along with their stories I'm finding people are resonating with it. I have had feedback of it helping them emotionally. When something you create from your truth helps anybody it is very humbling and I am glad that something I am so passionate about helps others.
Can you share with us a story of how you care for country?
I like to collaborate with eco conscious and socially responsible businesses. With my products and packaging I also try to keep the materials as eco friendly as possible. In my downtime I like to walk along the beach collecting the rubbish, even the littlest of pieces. By cleaning up the beach I'm not only caring for country, I also get healing while I connect with my country.
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