Theo Xavior

Going by first and middle name online, Theo Xavior is a freelance photographer who has defined their craft within narrative-based works. Drawing from experiences of everyone involved with the process, the photoshoots tend to effortlessly become both energised and cathartic experiences. Aesthetics then naturally become a form of self-expression.

Having done work in more streamlined commercial photography setting, and more creative projects, Theo has set their sights on doing more of the latter. With the growth of AI, audiences had had an increased desire for authenticity and connection in ways which are unique to the human experience.

As well as independent contracting, what appeals the most to Theo is on set photography for cinema – being able to develop assets within the creation of established narrative would incentive for creativity and inspire Theo to become invested in the project.

Motifs most explored within Theo’s works are often homages to fictional settings of the future and past – keeping true to the most important characteristics, being able to present alternative timelines in ways which connect individuals has proven to be in some ways more helpful than trying to define the reality of our world. Biases and calcification to the reality we live in can impede progress.

This was most useful to Theo when addressing the central creative topic of “time”. Being able to link different time periods to practices similar to shibari (as found on their website: rigger.theoxavior.com.au) helped Theo to communication the human condition.

I Preach Your Word in Every Room

Bible Study

Use Any of Your Heavenly Means

My Prayer

Where Does Your Light Not Shine

Gnostic Salvation

I Claim No Thing and No Thing Can Claim Me

Atheist Perversion

I Will Always Be With You, I Will Be With You Always

Angelic Possession

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The School of Design and Architecture respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and knowledge-keepers of the lands, waters and sky that surround us, where we work, learn, create, communicate and make place. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded and this always was and will always be Wurundjeri Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who continue to make a better world through design.

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We are dedicated to the notion of design to make a better world and we acknowledge that making tools, shaping place, sharing stories, making meaning, wayfinding and collaborating have long been and continue to be both central and integral to First Peoples' cultures. We recognize that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural contributions have continued relevance to design practice and commit to: reconciling ancestries of design and contemporary practice as well as pursuing culturally and professionally appropriate ways to engage with a diverse population of colleagues, industries and clients. In a time of treaty-making and voice we understand that there are overlaps between caring for Country and the sustainable production of goods, services, experiences, products and buildings.

Guided by the principles of respect, reconciliation, and reciprocity we undertake to indigenising and decolonising design practice by dismantling colonial structures and challenging biases that have marginalised Indigenous voices and design.

As students of SoDA you will be given opportunities to both engage with and educate yourself in Indigenous creative practices and cultural protocols through a lens of inclusivity, diversity, respect, mutual understanding, inter-cultural dialogue in all aspects of design practice. Indigenous people have been telling stories, making tools, and connecting to Country through visual media, placemaking and place marking for more than 60,000 years and these practices are part of an ongoing, evolving and live tradition.