Pakana writer Adam Thompson sources much of the inspiration for his stories from his experiences working across the archipelago of Furneaux islands between lutruwita and mainland Australia. These islands are not only the backdrop for his dark moral tales but they also hold his family history.

Troy Ruffels, a photomedia artist drawing on the tradition of painting and drawing, makes works that are both immersive and atmospheric. Troy incorporates the elements of fire and water into his daily routine from pre-dawn ocean swims to evening fire pits, creating a discipline for his art practice.