DENIAL, ANGER, BARGAINING, DEPRESSION, AND ACCEPTANCE. THE FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF HAVE BEEN LONG UNDERSTOOD.
But what if it wasn’t so simple?
A MULTIMEDIA DOCUMENTARY PROJECT IN COLLABORATION BETWEEN NAVIN SAM REGI AND HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE.
A thought-provoking exploration of grief as a companion of love.
Crafted through narrative audio stories and documentary photography this project is a compilation of an audio documentary, interactive art exhibition, virtual exhibition, and photo book. These will include photos and audio Navin has collected over four years of working with families and staff connected to Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children's hospice, which provides care and support for babies, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.
My Little Sunshine, the audio documentary, carries personal narratives of two Hummingbird House families. It documents their incredible strength and resilience through their journeys and experiences with grief, joy and loss.
Coming Soon
The My Little Sunshine exhibition will showcase the documentary photography and short audio narratives of families and staff connected to Hummingbird House. Audiences will be invited to engage with the stories through their own contributions of stories, memories, experiences or impact of the exhibition.
Please bring your own headphones.
PRIVATE VIEWING
11am-5pm, All day slots available
29th May 2022
Join us for a private, COVID-19 safe viewing of the exhibition.
This portion of the exhibition facilitates private bookings for individuals or family groups, acknowledging the ongoing impact of COVID-19.
Bookings will be spaced out throughout the day and will be staffed by a solo member of the My Little Sunshine team. The venue will follow strict COVID-19 protocols including social distancing, wearing masks, hand sanitisation, and capping the number of attendees in the venue at a time.
TENDING TO GRIEF
4-6pm, 5th June 2022
Join us for an in conversation with people experiencing grief.
This event will include a panel discussion on the experience of grief and bereavement, inviting voluntary audience participation and reflection. After the event, Matt Hsu and his Obscure Orchestra will perform the music developed for this project.
The panel will be hosted by Elham Day from Hummingbird House.
Other speakers include:
- Anna Heriot, Ritualist, Master of Ceremonies, Author
- Maree Carl, Heartfelt Funerals
- Taki Langlasse, Hummingbird House
IN CONVERSATION
WITH THE ARTISTS
5-8pm, 10th June 2022
Join us for an in conversation with the artists behind the My Little Sunshine project.
This event will include a panel discussion covering details of the making of the project and working within community spaces of grief and loss.
The panel will be hosted by Aleea Monsour, Exhibition Curator.
Other speakers include:
- Navin Samuel Regi, Producer, Creative Director
- Matt Hsu, Composer
- Alex Drabsch, Branding and Graphic Design Executive
Casual Viewing
Opening Days + Hours Vary
Monday 23rd May - Saturday 11th June 2022
KEPK, Unit J2/241 Station Rd
Yeerongpilly QLD 4105
Join us for a viewing of the exhibition at your leisure.
We recommend allowing at least 1 hour to fully immerse yourself in the exhibition. Please bring your own headphones.
Please note as our community includes those who are vulnerable and those working in the healthcare system, we ask that you follow social distancing protocol and please do not attend if you are unwell.
Warning: This project includes images of children before and after death.
OPENING HOURS
WEEK 2
Monday 30th May: 11am-4pm
Tuesday 31st May: 11am-4pm
Friday 3rd June: 11am-4pm
Saturday 4th June: 11am-4pm
Sunday 5th June: 11am-4pm
WEEK 1
Monday 23rd: 11am-4pm
Tuesday 24th: 11am-4pm
Friday 27th May: 11am-4pm
Saturday 28th May: 11am-4pm
WEEK 3
Monday 6th June: 11am-4pm
Tuesday 7th June: 11am-4pm
Friday 10th June: 11am-4pm
Saturday 11th June: 11am-7pm
Many thanks to our sponsors: Arts Queensland’s - Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) and The Whickers Foundation.
Please note as our community includes those who are vulnerable and those working in the healthcare system we will have strict COVID-19 precautions in place. This includes masks, social distancing and hand hygiene. We also ask that you please do not attend if you are unwell.
Warning: This project includes images of children before and after death.