Minnie Pwerle Exhibition Opening

it is with great excitement that we announce our upcoming exhibition

Minnie

strong, confident, painterly and immensely striking

15 august - 6 september 

This exhibition has been a true labour of love – we have wanted to pay tribute to this remarkable woman for many years now, and after much patience we have a body of work by the late Minnie Pwerle that encapsulates why she has gone down as one of the greatest Australian Aboriginal artists of all time.

 Our third level collectors’ gallery has been completely transformed. Minnie's sweeps of wild colour, thick fluid lines and overlays create an extraordinary depth and emotional intensity.

 Many of Minnie’s artworks are boldly gestural

 

Sometimes raw in execution

And at other times more restrained.
 

 There is an assuredness in her depiction of Awelye-Atnwengerrp (women's ceremony of the Atnwengerrp region), bush melon and bush melon seed, which came from an intimate and encyclopaedic knowledge of culture and country. The delight and pleasure Minnie found in painting is evident and truly contagious. 

 

We hope you can visit us this weekend and enjoy a glass of bubbly as you are enchanted by the works of this shy woman who took the art world by storm with her strong, confident, painterly and immensely striking works.


Artists in Residence Program

We are excited to announce our next

artists in residence program

with the

warlukurlangu art centre

meet the artists, watch them paint and learn more about their art

saturday 27th and sunday 28th and monday 29th June

thursday 2nd - monday 6th July

thursday 9th - sunday 12th July

10am - 3:30pm

no booking necessary!

Artists Include

Alma Nungurrayi Granites, Chantelle Nampijinpa Robertson, Christine Napanangka Michaels, Julie Nangala Robertson, Sabrina Nangala Robertson

This is a wonderful opportunity to sit down and have a yarn with five of the ladies from Warlukurlangu. Learn more about their art, culture and inspiration as they set up in our top gallery and answer all of your questions. 

 The art from this Aboriginal owned and operated art centre, located roughly 330kms North West of Alice Springs, has become world renowned for their glorious use of bold colour. 

Our  top gallery will display the finest examples of the artists’ works, all available to purchase. 

Look forward to seeing you! 

  


Exhibition - Vast Interiors

Vast Interiors

living with aboriginal art

Vast Interiors 2015 is here! Our third level gallery space has been transformed in to an installation of stunning contemporary interiors showcasing aboriginal art.

This year we have partnered with the amazing team at Zaffero Lighting. Their handmade lighting and home decor pieces work perfectly with contemporary Aboriginal art and have created beautiful ambient settings with a uniquely Australian sophistication.

Come and be Inspired!

can't make it to the gallery? here's a sneak peek! 

   

for more news and pictures, make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our hashtag #VastInteriorsExhibition


Exhibition - The Women of Papunya

The Women of Papunya

their stories, their way

7 March - 29 March

forty years ago, these ladies watched the birth of an art movement
years later they showed the world it’s not just the fellas who can paint
 

When we think of the birth of the Aboriginal art movement, we instantly think of the humble settlement known as Papunya; of Geoffrey Bardon and of the original Papunya 'painting men'.

The men who began painting at Papunya in 1971-72 are considered the pioneers of Western Desert art.

Little did we know that the women of Papunya were watching on, and in later years would follow in their footsteps, capturing the hearts and imagination of the art world.

 

Ningura Napurrula, the sole female desert artist to paint the ceiling of the acclaimed Musee du quai Branly in Paris.

 This month we have dedicated our third level collectors' gallery to celebrate 19 of the ladies from Papunya, who showed the world it's not just the men who can paint, and honour the women who have made a profound contribution to the Western Desert art movement and international contemporary art.

 There are stunning museum quality works, such as this Ningura Napurrula piece, titled 'Wirrulunga' 

 

 As well as gorgeous examples of the artists' work, which won't break the budget!

         

Mitjili Napurrula Collaborative, Lily Kelly Napangardi & Linda Syddick Napaltjarri

There's also a few artists that will suprise you, such as Utopian artist Barbara Weir, who was working in the kitchen at Papunya and witnessed the birth of the Aboriginal art movement.

 

Barbara Weir Untitled 118 x 178cm 

While the artists' style and subject matter/dreaming stories may vary, there is a confidence and assuredness in their work which comes from a deep and intimate knowledge of culture and country - they are painting their stories, their way.

We hope you can make it to this delightful exhibition that is a 'must-see' for avid fans and collectors of Aboriginal art.

look forward to seeing you in the gallery soon!