MIMMI Sisters in Strength
A pink and purple abstract Aboriginal painting of a woven fish trapa
MIMMI
Sisters in Strength
Renae Lamb, Ngarie Pakai, Jasmine Christie, Maddie Lilley, Val Smith, Taylah Russell, Brionhy Manning, Ebony Grant, Nicole Monks, Jenine Boeree, and Maddy Hodgetts
13 June – 18 July 2026
Please join the artists for the launch event at the University Gallery on Saturday 13 June from 2pm
The title MIMMI draws on the sacred spirit beings known across parts of Northern Australia – figures who embody creation, knowledge, and the passing of cultural practice. In this exhibition, MIMMI becomes a metaphor for the women who carry story, hold community, and lead through strength and care. Each artwork reflects a unique narrative, grounded in Country, kinship, and cultural continuity.
Through a diverse range of mediums, including painting, textiles, and sculptural forms, the exhibition explores themes of survival, healing, and empowerment. These works are not only visual expressions but acts of storytelling – reclaiming space, amplifying voice, and challenging dominant narratives that have historically silenced Aboriginal women.
MIMMI Sisters in Strength stands as a testament to the strength of Aboriginal women – past, present, and future – honouring their stories, their voices, and their unbreakable connection to culture and Country.
IMAGE: Renae Lamb Mimmi, (detail), acrylic on canvas
Event Information
- Date: 13 June – 18 July 2026
- Location: The University Gallery
- Campus: Newcastle (Callaghan)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.