"Every animal has a story. Every fish, kangaroo, goanna or snake. They've still got a story." - Ganbaladj Nabegeyo

We are pleased to present an exhibition of fibre art from Western Arnhem Land, in association with Injalak Arts, Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Northern Territory.

Opened by leading researcher in Indigenous fibre arts and the material culture of Arnhem Land, Dr Louise Hamby, Saturday 18th October 3-5pm

A solo exhibition of paintings by senior Pitjantatjara Law man and artist, Harry Tjutjuna. In association with Ninuku Arts, SA.

This exhibition celebrates Tiwi artist Timothy Cook’s ongoing art practice in his ninth major solo show with Aboriginal & Pacific Art.

Cook’s paintings  sit  firmly  within  Tiwi  tradition,  echoing  the vigorous styles of other great  artists  who have worked  at  Milikapiti on Melville  Island,  yet the clarity of his style shows an individual perspective. His evocative paintings address Kulama, the Tiwi initiation ceremony for young men, that is performed in the late wet season. In the two years since winning the prestigious Telstra Art Award, his paintings have become larger and bolder expressions of this theme.

Timothy Cook’s exhibition also marks two decades of close collaborations between Aboriginal & Pacific Art gallery and Jilamara Arts & Crafts, and an ongoing dedication to the showcase and support of major Tiwi artists in Australia.

AN EXHIBITION OF BARKCLOTHS IN ASSOCIATION WITH ÖMIE ARTISTS, ORO PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Including artists Sarah Ugibari, Fate Savari, Albert Sirimi, Brenda Kesi, Lila Warrimou, Celestine Warina, Dapeni Jonevari, Botha Kimmikimmi, Elizabeth Guho, Linda-Grace Savari and Jean-Mary Warrimou

Aboriginal & Pacific Art is proud to introduce artists from Warmun Art Centre, WA, in our first exhibition of the year.

Churchill Cann, Patrick Mung Mung, Betty Carrington and Mabel Juli began painting in the 1990s in Warmun under the guidance of artists including Rover Thomas, Queenie McKenzie, Hector Jandany, George Mung Mung and Paddy Jaminji and their continuing practice today is a continuation of this legacy. Whilst these four artists all began painting at similar times, each artist has a diverse practice, painting their own individual stories and Country.  Their works stem from Ngarranggarni (Dreaming) stories, their lives growing up and working on cattle stations across the East Kimberley and early colonial histories. Their works are testimony to their strong connection to Country, in all its forms. Established and celebrated artists Churchill, Patrick, Betty and Mabel also play important roles within the community, teaching and passing down knowledge to future generations.

These textural and sensory works, painted in natural ochres, highlight the strong and continuing connections that exist between artist and Country.