Michel Riley

In the tute last week we looked at a reading that discussed the works of photographer micheal riley. His works often look at the effect of the impact of christianity on indigenous Australians, particularly in the series 'Sacrifice'. This series of 15 haunting images suggest the damaging effects of the introduction of christianity. The works explore the truth behind colonisation, revealing that the way in which the christianity robbed indigenous Australians of their culture.

Untitled from the series Sacrifice [palms with stigmata], 1992

Michael RILEY Untitled from the series Sacrifice [stone cross/crucifix], 1992

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