Ella McLaughlin

Reflecting on my own connection to land, in I Hate Queenslanders I unearth the imprint memory and trauma leave on a person’s definition of “home”. By examining the dialogue between place and people, I confront the complexities of belonging and – good or bad – the influence this has on relationships and a sense of self. Can you choose where you are from, in people or place? Through confessional text and audio, I express moments of intimacy and reflection, immersing the viewer in this private conversation. Employing humour and playfulness to disarm the audience, I encourage the public to engage in this discourse, questioning if they feel seen as I feel understood. Are connections fragile or even tangible? Through a narrative format, I explore how a person’s connection to home becomes deeply intertwined with their sense of identity, figuring out – Are your memories the true decider of where you belong?