CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Peril #8 - "Why Are People So Unkind?" [10.06.2009]
Call for Submissions - Peril #8 - "Why Are People So Unkind?"
"Why Are People So Unkind?" has become a famous, perhaps notorious, Australian catchphrase. It's attributed to our kaftan king and iconic Australian performer, Kamahl. Among other things, this issue of Peril challenges you to think about the ways in which cultural icons are created and maintained - what and who ARE our Australian icons these days? Do you relate to celebrities like Hugh Jackman, 'Our Nic', and Warnie? What about Charlie Teo, Anh Do, or Penny Wong? Do flourescent dim sims and Chikko rolls fit into your life, and would you give up Tom Cruise for roast lamb? Did you know that Ned Kelly's armour is of Chinese origin, and that "Two Wongs don't make a White"?
Below are some prompts that we hope are only the start of what you might do with the theme:
- Being UnAustralian - yes, please?
- Represent! - Finding role models, creating your own, nixing cliches, forging new communities
- Culture makes me / I make culture
- The 'Asian' thing? Get over it.
Let's see and hear what you think about "Why Are People So Unkind?" – write, create, draw, compose, collaborate! We accept submissions of any kind of text, sound or visual art, as long as it can be presented online (e.g. essays, blog entries, reflections, poetry, fiction, memoir, spoken word tracks, photos, etc.). Text limit is 1000 words, preferably submitted in .txt format.
We are fortunate enough to have two issues sponsored by the Australia Council for 2009, and will be paying contributors for this issue. The deadline for Issue 8 material is September 30, to be published online by December 2009.
Please send your submissions and queries to peril@asianaustralian.org
Check us out at http://www.peril.com.au/
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.