A blown up car engine. A suspended drivers licence. The offer to paint a portrait or two. 

It doesn't sound like the genesis for one of the most important exhibitions of our times, but it is. Sydney based artist Justine Muller shares her story of how she became connected to the people of Wilcannia and well known artist Badger Bates. A friendship that lead to the creation of the exhibition 'Barka, the forgotten River' which has been touring for the last three years. 

You can find Justine on instagram @justinemullerartist

This is a wonderful story and I'm so grateful to Justine for sharing it.