https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds Fri, 05 Jun 2020 02:06:49 +0000 https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site en https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Home-Page Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:17:36 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Home-Page ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;︎ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Home-text-Solanum-Nigrum Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:17:51 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Home-text-Solanum-Nigrum Black Nightshade &nbsp; Nightshades or Solanaceae are known for having a diverse range of alkaloids. To humans, these alkaloids can be desirable, toxic, or both. Plants containing these substances have been used for centuries as poisons. However, despite being recognised as poisons, many of them have invaluable pharmaceutical properties or value as food. The Black Nightshade (Solanum Nigrum) competes vigorously for space, sunlight, soil moisture and nutrients. Its seeds are spread by birds and other animals which eat the juicy, dark purple berries. Snails and slugs are attracted to the Black Nightshade. It is a host for diseases including blight, leaf spot and powdery mildew, nematodes, bacterial diseases, fungal diseases and crop viruses. The entire plant is considered toxic, however ripe berries are usually harmless. Eating green berries may cause headache, nausea and stomach upset. https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Project Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:17:51 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Project <img width="667" height="1000" width_o="667" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/59a0f988457e328de4b48fb1ceb3ae19e3f90f3693874a46a44711a67495f5b9/20191112-258A8093-Edit.jpg" data-mid="68245415" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/667/i/59a0f988457e328de4b48fb1ceb3ae19e3f90f3693874a46a44711a67495f5b9/20191112-258A8093-Edit.jpg" /> Project Nightshade is a photo media project that delves into themes of family violence and intergenerational trauma by exploring my mother’s experiences during her relationship with my father. Over twenty tumultuous years, she endured profound hardship, frequently moving home to escape my father’s stalking, violence, and coercive control. The pattern of domestic violence - marked by my father’s charming public facade and private cruelty - is symbolised by the black nightshade, an attractive but toxic plant. The project parallels my mother’s battle against weeds with her resistance to domestic abuse and coercive control. In creating this work, I mimicked my father’s obsessive stalking by tracking environmental weeds in our area and scrutinising neglected family photographs. My conflicted role as a traumatised witness and confidante to both parents is conveyed through the resonances between contemporary and archival images and documents. Through these images and texts, I aim to reveal complexity and ambiguity, and to repair a traumatic history. Despite the relentless pressure of family care and domestic instability, my mother found sanctuary and personal power in her passion for gardening and environmental regeneration. Since their separation in the 1980s and my father’s death in a car accident, she has dedicated herself to volunteering in suburban natural bush reserves, tirelessly removing environmental weeds to promote native plant growth. Now in her 90s she maintains a beautiful, meticulously weed-free garden. I dedicate this project to my darling mother. https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Exhibition Fri, 05 Jun 2020 02:06:49 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Exhibition Exhibition 2020 Nightshade&nbsp;Alternating Current Artspace, Windsor, Vic, Australia 10th July - 14th NovemberTake a walk through the exhibition with the artist <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6cfd096d0897f4413cc6fd8ae8f3bf2b9aa41f9ae4d2a71e786e1e87c3b2f62a/IMG_7604.jpg" data-mid="80240724" border="0" data-scale="69" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6cfd096d0897f4413cc6fd8ae8f3bf2b9aa41f9ae4d2a71e786e1e87c3b2f62a/IMG_7604.jpg" /><img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/23cf33fe6a1e364d624f50450823850a0eada558072988f7b8c005f84f59ce1f/IMG_7544-2.JPG" data-mid="80240723" border="0" data-scale="69" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/23cf33fe6a1e364d624f50450823850a0eada558072988f7b8c005f84f59ce1f/IMG_7544-2.JPG" /> https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Artist Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:17:52 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Artist <img width="2362" height="2362" width_o="2362" height_o="2362" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/122dbde39a31e870ec7c3197b2c99a8e14fe3484fc363b9878c709013c96c215/largeeyefinal.jpg" data-mid="67800391" border="0" data-scale="64" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/122dbde39a31e870ec7c3197b2c99a8e14fe3484fc363b9878c709013c96c215/largeeyefinal.jpg" /> Wendy Catling (she/her) is an Australian visual artist working primarily in the medium of photography. Motivated by personal and family histories, the artist takes a reparative approach to the complexities and tensions of human relationships. Her work focuses on shame, memory, power, and intergenerational trauma. She employs alternative, digital, and digital photography, video and installation practices. For more than two decades Catling has taught art and photography to teenage and adult students. Prior to being an educator she worked as a textile designer, stage manager, theatre administrator, and a sound and lighting operator for comedy improvisers during 15 years living in London, UK. Wendy has volunteered with victims of domestic violence and as a gallery tour guide. She completed her MA - Photography project, Nightshade, supervised by Dr Kristian Haggblom and mentored by Janina Green (Aus) and Melinda Gibson (UK), in 2020. Her works have been shown in the UK, USA and Australia and are in collections at Victoria and Albert Museum, the National Gallery of Australia, Warrnambool Art Gallery, and in private collections. She lives on the outskirts of Naarm, (Melbourne), surrounded by native bushland reserves with her partner who is a sound designer, and multimedia artist. Artist’s website CONTACT: wendy@ettamodern.com Education: MA Photography - Photography Studies College, Melbourne Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Greenwich University, London BA Fine Art - Monash University, Melbourne Exhibitions:Supplementery Information Required, PSC Captured Exhibition Space, Southgate, Melbourne, 2025. Female in Focus x Nikon Photography 2024 Awards, London &amp; Glasgow, 2025. New Photobooks from Australia, V&amp;A Museum, London, 2024. Dear Neighbour, Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery, Ringwood, 2023-24. Speculative Horizons, Contemporary Art Platform, Kuwait, 2023. Nightshade, Alternating Current, Windsor, Vic, Australia, 2020. Hard Light, Ballarat International Foto Bienale, Vic, Australia, 2015.&nbsp; &nbsp;Light Sensitive, (Group show) Art Intersection, Arizona, USA, 2015.Publications: En un pais de madres (cover image), A M Homes, 2024, Editorial Anagrama, Barcelona.Enough is Enough, 2023, (Eds) McInnes, V &amp; Fraser, S, Perimeter Editions &amp; Art+Australia, Melbourne.Cyanotype: L’Art et La Technique, 2023, Anderson, C Z, Paris, France.Nightshade, 2022, Catling W, (design: Kim Mumm Hansen) M.33, Melbourne.Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice, 2019, Anderson C Z, Routledge, New York. Awards: Single Image winner, Female in Focus x Nikon 2024 Awards, British Journal of Photography, 2025.Shortlisted, Singapore International Photography Festival photobook awards, 2024.Honorable Mention, Australian-New Zealand Photobook Awards, 2024.Finalist, Zart National Teacher-Artist Awards, 2021.Finalist, Ballarat International Foto Biennale Grad Foto Award, 2021. https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Regeneration Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:17:51 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Regeneration Domestic Violence Support For over 20 years during the 1950s, 60s and 70s my mother endured domestic violence and abuse alone. There were no welfare or support services for women (or men) until the mid to late 70s. Police, medical and legal professionals were overwhelmingly unhelpful especially in country or outer suburban areas. Often it was because they didn’t want to get involved in what were considered private family matters. As a child I was very aware of the injustice of this and the effect it had on my mother. My voluntary work with women and children in refuge and crisis accomodation at McAuley Community Services for Women has shown me that the damage caused by domestic violence has not changed; however, community understanding and support is improving. I have seen first hand the amazing work that essential services such as those listed below perform. Use them, refer people you know to them, support them. Donations to McAuley Community Services for Women can be made here.Frontline support services in Australia: 1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732Women’s crisis line: 1800 811 811Men’s referral service: 1300 766 491Lifeline (24 hour crisis line): 131 114Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277 Vic Safe Steps crisis response line: 1800 015 188 NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463 Qld DV Connect Womensline:1800 811 811 ACT 24/7 Crisis Line: (02) 6280 0900 Tas Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 1800 608 122 SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1800 800 098 WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline: 1800 007 339 NT Domestic violence helpline: 1800 737 732 Regeneration Across Australia there are thousands of volunteers like my mother working with organisations that are tackling environmental threats to our country. If you are interested in helping, search for Landcare, Bushcare or Coastcare in your local area. https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Meadow-Street-gallery Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:17:37 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Meadow-Street-gallery Meadow Street&nbsp; ︎ <img width="1000" height="667" width_o="1000" height_o="667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3c99befd62fc3cf935957a47081b4457a0be30ed21eea46741cf717b8fec9a49/20190429-IMG_3528.jpg" data-mid="67800313" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3c99befd62fc3cf935957a47081b4457a0be30ed21eea46741cf717b8fec9a49/20190429-IMG_3528.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dceb6af997d7df550b5de5b2181c2801cd06d594973c15a6521e417b18ddb536/20190720-Crop2-Yarrawonga-Kindergarten-Mothers-Committee.jpg" data-mid="67800315" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dceb6af997d7df550b5de5b2181c2801cd06d594973c15a6521e417b18ddb536/20190720-Crop2-Yarrawonga-Kindergarten-Mothers-Committee.jpg" /> <img width="667" height="1000" width_o="667" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa38ce4814362ce1cdbda515ccb45b6ee1210037869fbc8160383fe2852b7123/20190501-Wendy-C---copy-shots0079.jpg" data-mid="67800317" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/667/i/fa38ce4814362ce1cdbda515ccb45b6ee1210037869fbc8160383fe2852b7123/20190501-Wendy-C---copy-shots0079.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/46711fa498b7988205bf992d541897082ac72072a6b3b0df39b8b25088ffe015/20190720-Crop1-Yarrawonga-Kindergarten-Mothers-Committee.jpg" data-mid="67800314" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/46711fa498b7988205bf992d541897082ac72072a6b3b0df39b8b25088ffe015/20190720-Crop1-Yarrawonga-Kindergarten-Mothers-Committee.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="667" width_o="1000" height_o="667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3c99befd62fc3cf935957a47081b4457a0be30ed21eea46741cf717b8fec9a49/20190429-IMG_3528.jpg" data-mid="67800313" border="0" data-scale="50" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3c99befd62fc3cf935957a47081b4457a0be30ed21eea46741cf717b8fec9a49/20190429-IMG_3528.jpg" /> <img width="701" height="1000" width_o="701" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6c2d8ac73b86f204ad3ed22e74904e51e990137ef43dd67cbe062d9c951cef0e/20190730-Mother-1.jpg" data-mid="67800316" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/701/i/6c2d8ac73b86f204ad3ed22e74904e51e990137ef43dd67cbe062d9c951cef0e/20190730-Mother-1.jpg" /> The window was open&nbsp; His hand came in and grabbed my bag&nbsp; https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Campbell-Parade-gallery Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:17:38 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Campbell-Parade-gallery Campbell Parade &nbsp; ︎ <img width="1000" height="1000" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5ceb2fa8cefd83cc684cea0866833bad3b2128d79bf75b25e68da6d79993dae8/20190708-258A6914.jpg"> <img width="1000" height="667" width_o="1000" height_o="667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eebd578e0e747762aad2ade5caf7832da9dee1e918277ba54fc2a9bf279bb015/20191117-Blue-Mountains-holiday-1.jpg" data-mid="67800318" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/eebd578e0e747762aad2ade5caf7832da9dee1e918277ba54fc2a9bf279bb015/20191117-Blue-Mountains-holiday-1.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d99e9cc0ac487cc77075828db00e96c52625b2bebba3c6260cf421b1e13e5007/20190501-Wendy-C---copy-shots0047-Edit-2.jpg" data-mid="67800319" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d99e9cc0ac487cc77075828db00e96c52625b2bebba3c6260cf421b1e13e5007/20190501-Wendy-C---copy-shots0047-Edit-2.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="667" width_o="1000" height_o="667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cdc6ab63bd9e5cff399e13df6b2f77d5b15e378aa7b40d36d591e372903f9350/20190606-258A6635.jpg" data-mid="70258208" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cdc6ab63bd9e5cff399e13df6b2f77d5b15e378aa7b40d36d591e372903f9350/20190606-258A6635.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="667" width_o="1000" height_o="667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ed33ff1e8a498a3d8937ff3f5cc2e169065ba3baf0ee4a083a4ccfcf2cb26069/20190605-258A6510.jpg" data-mid="70258027" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ed33ff1e8a498a3d8937ff3f5cc2e169065ba3baf0ee4a083a4ccfcf2cb26069/20190605-258A6510.jpg" /> <img width="1366" height="911" width_o="1366" height_o="911" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c8ee5fc25bd15d30a39e89cc05db9b120c806b428aede9a80cfa378bace09a42/WebREady100X54Barbara-AlbumPostcard.jpg" data-mid="73099499" border="0" data-scale="50" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c8ee5fc25bd15d30a39e89cc05db9b120c806b428aede9a80cfa378bace09a42/WebREady100X54Barbara-AlbumPostcard.jpg" /> He wouldn’t take no for an answer There was just no way of getting away from him https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Olivers-Hill-gallery Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:17:40 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Olivers-Hill-gallery Olivers Hill &nbsp; ︎ <img width="667" height="1000" width_o="667" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2bdbe0dea7967e1898efdec5c07aa46bd7ce0ea6123405e8f76429b61af95a2d/20190623-258A6691.jpg" data-mid="67800326" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/667/i/2bdbe0dea7967e1898efdec5c07aa46bd7ce0ea6123405e8f76429b61af95a2d/20190623-258A6691.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="667" width_o="1000" height_o="667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3a31338aad6a561a43a88a9aada519120bcd2e00b173babe7a14b7979fec714d/20190730-Wedding-hands-1.jpg" data-mid="67800325" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3a31338aad6a561a43a88a9aada519120bcd2e00b173babe7a14b7979fec714d/20190730-Wedding-hands-1.jpg" /> <img width="667" height="1000" width_o="667" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/598f530448a7aa2f110f0f40544110d420e49e9ba36e31283cf6720bb4e7e40d/20190403-Velvet-dress---Wendy0483.jpg" data-mid="67800324" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/667/i/598f530448a7aa2f110f0f40544110d420e49e9ba36e31283cf6720bb4e7e40d/20190403-Velvet-dress---Wendy0483.jpg" /> <img width="667" height="1000" width_o="667" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2a801e3a762b04ffd2733023d0b629763af6c14e9ad7adb496ef171fbbc90c6d/20190807-258A7350.jpg" data-mid="67800323" border="0" data-scale="35" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/667/i/2a801e3a762b04ffd2733023d0b629763af6c14e9ad7adb496ef171fbbc90c6d/20190807-258A7350.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e0bb1b0c283a1ee678e198cdab44828ca5131f4b8b2572d1819ad3a123257e59/20190708-258A6914.jpg" data-mid="67800327" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e0bb1b0c283a1ee678e198cdab44828ca5131f4b8b2572d1819ad3a123257e59/20190708-258A6914.jpg" /> I got married with a fractured jaw, and pregnant https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Emily-Street-video Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:17:41 +0000 Nightshade: The Coercive Control of Weeds https://nightshadeproject.cargo.site/Emily-Street-video Emily Street &nbsp; ︎ He never came to see me in the hospital when you were born Nobody could find him