Opening Thursday 16 October, 5-7pm, "Roots" is an exploration of intergenerational and familial connection, story-telling and story-sharing, and is an exhibition that engages art-making as a tradition that exists throughout the roots of the artist's family line -- whether that art be music, poetry, or visual art.
Keiran Molaeb
16 October - 7 November 2025
Opening celebration: Thursday 16 October, 5-7pm
Just as roots expand and intertwine, they become engrained within our being and connect us all.
"Roots" is an exploration of intergenerational and familial connection, story-telling and story-sharing, and is an exhibition that engages art-making as a tradition that exists throughout the roots of the artist's family line -- whether that art be music, poetry, or visual art. "Roots" is developed with the intention of continuing this tradition of creation as a way to preserve culture, tribute cultural connection, and pay homage to lineage.
Keiran Molaeb is a local Lebanese queer artist creating work exploring aspects of cultural, interpersonal & familial connection with the intent to tribute, uplift and engrain memory. His work currently explores the intersectionality of Palestinian and Lebanese shared experiences, culture and art-making. With an emphasis on storytelling and story sharing, his work centres around the concept of ‘cultural roots’ -- informed by the way roots expand, intertwine, and form methods of connection.
He has recently completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Victorian College of the Arts and is currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), and participated in a group exhibition at George Paton Gallery as a shortlisted artist for the 2024 UMSU Art Prize. His work "Father & Son" has been featured in the Islamic Museum of Australia, as part of the exhibition "Palestine Through Time". He has also participated in local art fundraisers at Unassigned Gallery, West Space and independent charity organisations for refugee aid in Australia.