On the Border of Things (Part Two) is a documentary by James Nguyen and his uncle Nguyen Cong Ai as part of the 2018 Next Wave Festival.

An artist and a fruit picker take o on a road trip. They’re blood, but not close. Similar, yet with very different ideas about life. As they hit the road, you’re invited along for the ride. Presented in three parts across three separate locations, On the Border of Things sees artist James Nguyen share a drive with his uncle, Ai – himself an artist who makes a living by picking fruit in regional Australia. Like James’ parents, Ai attempted to flee Vietnam back in the eighties. But in contrast, free-spirited Uncle Ai isn’t interested in this idea of being the “good new Australian” as they are.

Viewed from the driver’s seat of an old ute, the documentary is a playful and refreshingly candid take on the classic road trip trope.

Event dates are as follows:

4 May Abbotsford Convent 10am – 4pm
5 May Abbotsford Convent 9am – 3pm
6 May Abbotsford Convent 10am – 4pm
12 May Testing Grounds 10am – 4pm
13 May Edinburgh Gardens 12pm – 5pm
19 May CERES 9am – 3pm
20 May Brunswick TBC

More information:

Next Wave

On the Border of Things (Part Two) is a partnership with PACT and has been assisted by Create NSW.