Who We Are Exhibition Launch
Kaiela Arts is inviting you to celebrate with us at the launch of our upcoming exhibition, Who we are, which features a collection of works from First Nations artists with deep connections to Yorta Yorta country. Curated by Lyn Thorpe and Belinda Briggs, Who we are will revitalise, strengthen and re-connect community, and set the foundation for a new era, bringing to life inspiring plans and exhibitions that nurture, sustain and celebrate our identities.
We see through the eyes of our Yenbena, Yakapna & Woka.
Belinda Briggs, Yorta Yorta & Wemba Wemba, Kaiela Arts Deputy Chairperson
Our language connects us to a timeless place, where the past, present & future are all one. Who we are is born of our Woka; wala; yurratha; and everything in between that our Yenbena, yakapna & woonghi have yarned, sung, and danced around our wulumbarra since time immemorial!
It gives us our nanyak and nurtures our connections to enrich our spirit, our hearts and our minds. This is ‘Who We Are’…
Who we are represents multiple generations of our Aboriginal continuum and showcases a diversity of knowledges and styles, mediums and approaches in the creation of artwork.
The exhibition features a series of screen-printed works using natural pigments drawn from country, created by Spacecraft Studios in collaboration with Yorta Yorta artists Cynthia Hardie, Jack Anselmi and Lyn Thorpe. Also featured are works made with paint, print, wood, fibre and skin, by artists Eva Ponting, Brett Wilson, Dylan Charles, Tori Day, Tahnee Day, Frances Nicholson, Glennys Briggs, Dixon Patten Jnr, Dixon Patten Snr, Monica Phillips, Tammy Atkinson, Suzanne Atkinson, Tiarne Hall and more.
All are welcome to celebrate with us as we launch Who we are on Thursday 6 October 6pm – 8pm at Kaiela Arts.
Details
Date & Time: Thursday 6 October 6pm – 8pm
Location: Kaiela Arts, Ground Floor, 530 Wyndham St, Shepparton (in the SAM building)
RSVP online by the 3rd of October
More information: call 03 5821 9842 or email info@kaielaarts.org.au
Supported by:
Creative Victoria, Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Strategy, Greater Shepparton City Council, Spacecraft Studio
