Barrina South

Barrina is a Barkindji writer, artist, critic and curator living on the unceded lands of the Ngunnawal & Ngambri. In addition to her role with the Amplify Collective, she is the Arts Reviewer for the Canberra City News. Alongside her creative endeavors, Barrina has a long-standing career in the museum and heritage sector both at a state and federal level.

Barrina South's Latest Articles

Two panels. The main one is of author Nardi Simpson who has short brown hair and is wearing big orange earrings. Her book, 'The Belburd' is a landscape bathed in shades of blue.
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Book review: The Belburd, Nardi Simpson

A lyrical, multi-stranded novel about connection to Country.

Barrina South

Nov 13, 2024
Plot Twist. Jana Firestone. Image is on the left a young woman with shoulder length fair wavy hair parted in the middle and a leopard print top. She has one hand on her hip. On the right is a purple book cover with a looped pink arrow crossing the front over the title.
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Book review: Plot Twist, Jana Firestone

A self-help guide to surviving life’s curveballs.

Barrina South

Apr 12, 2024
Ghost Poetry. On the left is a book cover with a close-up of a horse's face. On the right is an author image of a young man in a field, with his hands in his pockets and looking off to the right.
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Book Review: Ghost Poetry, Robbie Coburn

A poetry collection that reflects deeply on trauma, loss and hope.

Barrina South

Mar 5, 2024
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Exhibition review: Dean Cross, Canberra Contemporary Art Space

Dean Cross' exhibition 'Sad State' presents a collision of materials, ideas and histories.

Barrina South

Aug 30, 2023
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Exhibition review: Kayannie Denigan, Belconnen Arts Centre

‘Reflections of Country’ creates a space for Aboriginal women to connect with audiences and share their perspectives.

Barrina South

Jul 18, 2023
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