Joy as resistance: Jazz Money's art Installation at Melbourne Immigration Museum

Jazz Money, a Wiradjuri artist, and poet, brings her unique perspective on joy to the forefront with her art installation titled "Our Laughter Will Become the Waterfall" at the Melbourne Immigration Museum.

In a conversation with NITV Radio, Jazz Money delves into the profound meaning behind her work, exploring how joy can be both a tender, domestic space, and a radical act of resistance, particularly in the context of colonialism.

Our Laughter will Become the Waterfall by Jazz Money Credit: EUGENE HYLAND

Through a soundscape of laughter and care, Money's installation, as part of the

Joy exhibition

, invites visitors to immerse themselves in the essence of joy while reflecting on the significance of reclaiming joy in the face of adversity.

Our laughter will become the waterfall by Jazz Money (visitors listening to the installation's soundscape)

Jazz Money also reflects on the intersection of joy, resistance, and Indigenous identity, as well as her perspective on being part of an exhibition at the Immigration Museum that celebrates shared humanity and diverse perspectives.