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The Deadly Pop-Up Shop's LAST product reveal.

Created in collaboration by The Indigenous Literacy Foundation & Clothing the Gaps.

Our Deadly Pop-Up Shop is coming to Towers Two and Three this NAIDOC Week. 

Created in collaboration by The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) and Clothing the Gaps, the first reveal as part of our exclusive collection of merchandise is:

A Jellyfish hoodie

As part of our NAIDOC Week competition, we're giving away a bundle of all four exclusive designs, valued at $140. Two Amica members will win by participating in the pixelated image guessing game, revealed daily until Thursday, 9 July. To enter, head to Amica and provide your guess in the comments section.

Alternatively, the merch can be:

  • Pre-ordered at our online store right here on Amica from Thursday, 9 July, or
  • Purchased directly at our pop-up in the Lobby from 11AM–2PM on Tuesday, 14 July–Thursday, 16 July

​​​All merchandise will be displayed at the Deadly Pop-Up Shop prior, from Thursday, 9 July.

About the artist:
My name is Deborah Rose Archie, but I prefer to be called “Rose”. I was born in Kununurra in Western Australia before moving to a remote community in the Northern Territory — Bulla — where I have lived for most of my life. This is Njrinymani Country.  

My mother’s people are Jaru of Halls Creek (WA) and Walpiri of Central Australia, while my father’s families are Kalkadoon of Mt Isa (Qld.) Although I am not Njrinymani, I consider Bulla Community to be my home.  

When I became interested in art, my classmate and I were being taught many different types of art — from carving boab nuts to traditional painting on canvas. Some of these lessons were taught by my mother, who inspired me a lot. Art helps me express my creative ideas, emotions, or experiences. 

I like the art I do because it helps me connect to culture, the places I grew up in, things I did, and the places I’ve seen or been to; this has shaped my artistic style. Based on this, I always have an image of what I want to draw days beforehand. 

So far, I have done landscapes and animals. But lately I’ve begun doing art and illustrations for children. Most of my art is created digitally but on occasion I do hand-drawn art.  


About the artwork, shared by the artist: 
In cultural ways, the jellyfish holds a lot of meaning and is representative of many things. With their delicate form and graceful movements, they maintain a balance between form and function. Despite appearances, they find their way back and forth between the ocean, rivers, creeks, and other waterways, all the while sustaining themselves on nutrients found in those waters. In this way, they represent growth, movement, being on the move, and finding different ways to grow. Their presence also serves as a timely reminder of our relationship with the world and how fragile that balance is.  

Like the jellyfish, and since 2007, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation moves through the world with purpose; back and forth, representing and highlighting the many cultures of the people they work with and maintaining a balance between cultural respect and the world around them. 

All profits from this initiative go directly back into Indigenous Literacy Foundation programs, strengthening opportunities for emerging artists across remote Communities. 

If you wish to work with a Talent Pathways artist, please contact ILF on darren@ilf.org.au. 

TERMS & CONDITIONS 
In line with The Community Gaming Act 2018 and the Community Gaming Regulation 2020 started on 1 July 2020, we outline the “rules” of this competition as follows. When you enter one of our competitions, we will assume that you have read these rules and that you agree to them. 

  1. Competition is open to members of Amica only.

  2. Only one entry per person unless otherwise stated.

  3. The closing date is as specified in each competition, and the Building Management Team reserves the right to amend the competition end date at any time. The winner will be drawn at random at this time and contacted shortly thereafter.

  4. By entering the competition, the winner agrees to participate in any such promotional activity and material as the Building Management Team may require.

  5. No part of a prize is exchangeable for cash or any other prize.

  6. The total prize pool is valued at $140.

  7. If an advertised prize is not available, we reserve the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.

  8. Each competition will have clear guidelines and or instructions on how to compete or register to win.

  9. Incorrectly completed entries will be disqualified.

  10. Distribution and or collection of prizes will be coordinated by a member of the Building Management Team.

  11. The Building Management Team reserves the right to amend these rules at any time. The Building Management Team may also create rules which will apply to a specific competition only. If we do this, then we will publish the amended competition rules and/or specific competition rules on the relevant competition page.

  12. Under NSW Law this competition does not require a permit.