Nyakeh David explores the cross-cultural healing of identity, community and history through the exploration of creative outputs of Blackness. Rooted in the practice of art psychotherapy, Nyakeh centres decolonial understanding of rituals, community and the non-material to reestablish a connection to ancestral knowledge. As practice-based research this essay explore the theory, (chapters 1-3) representation, (chapters 4-6) and making (Chapters 7-9) of cultural creative outputs that inform collective healing and allow for cross-cultural understanding. While this research is situated in academia, Nyakeh uses language nigga speak to create a dialog that is both authentic to their identity as Black queen artist while subverting tradition norms of academic writing. Images, quotes and song refences are also used as form of expanded writing; creating narrative thread that cross the lines of media and give insight the breadth of research.
| Date of Award | 30 Sept 2025 |
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| Original language | English |
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| Supervisor | Simon Woolham (Main Supervisor) |
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