Abstract
A creative PhD has some very clear expectations and parameters for completion. But what do they mean when a fair-skinned First Nations Australian woman creative attempts to complete one in a Eurocentric, male institution set firmly within a white epistemological frame? How do you reconcile two such disparate positions? Is it possible, or even advisable? This PhD explores the intersection of these two spaces, taking a stance of informed rejection of white epistemology, though acknowledging the problematics of the very position.This thesis documents a years-long iterative process that delves into the realms of creative expression, cultural identity, and academic research. Integral to this journey is an ongoing exploration of my work within the discourse of Murri epistemology. Delving into complexities and nuances, the work explores a broader conversation on the integration and recognition of Indigenous ways of knowing within scholarly pursuits. By sharing insights gleaned through the course of my PhD, it challenges existing paradigms, weaving a scholarly narrative that embraces the diversity and richness inherent in Murri cultural epistemology. And advocates for dual approach, not one that centres one over another.
Using written and recorded content, reflecting the duality of the cultural perspectives and the colonised practices of the researcher, this PhD explores what it means to write a thesis standing on Murri ground, starting with Own epistemology and holding open oral storytelling, circularity, spirituality and reciprocity at its core. In exploring one researcher’s experiences, it is hoped that the reader will find their own path.
| Date of Award | Jun 2024 |
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| Original language | English |
| Supervisor | Tony EATON (Supervisor), Jen WEBB (Supervisor) & Ben ENNIS BUTLER (Supervisor) |