Sistas on show
Within a population of around 2500, there are approximately 50 ‘sistagirls’ living on the Tiwi Islands. The term ‘sistagirl’ is used to describe a transgender person in Tiwi Island culture. This community contains a complex set of dynamics including a hierarchy (a queen sistagirl), politics, and a significant history of pride and shame. Last year, photographer Bindi Cole spent a month living with the sistagirls on the Tiwi Islands, creating a series of highly stylised portraits of them. These portraits will be exhibited at the Australian Centre for Photography in Paddington from September 3. info: Visit www.acp.org.au
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