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Wanala (Summer)
Chloe Jones
Wanala translates to ‘summer’ in my tribal language, Yorta Yorta. The warm tones and gestural application of colour in this painting reflect the season and landscape at this time of year. The hot sand on the banks of the rivers is also portrayed through hub-like compositions made of purple, mustard, and ochre. This reflects the different grains of sand across all of the river banks in the Dungala and Kaiela region. As with most of my work, memories of my childhood such as camping along the river banks formed the inspiration for this painting.
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Artwork Size: 90 x 90cm
Catalogue No: 42-23
$2,000.00
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About the Artist
Chloe Jones
Chloe is a Wollithiga, Kalitheban woman born and raised on Yorta Yorta Country. After spending the last five years living and working in Naarm (Melbourne) on Wurundjeri Country, pursuing a Bachelor of Art History & Curation at Monash University, she has returned to Shepparton to take on the role of Curator & Gallery Manager at Kaiela Arts.
Chloe has been an artist member of Kaiela Arts since 2020 and previously served as a board member and treasurer. Her passion lies in supporting community and grassroots initiatives, advocating for First Nations artists to have greater agency and self-determination within the industry. Alongside her academic journey, Chloe has worked in various spaces within the contemporary Indigenous arts sector, including for leading commercial gallery D’Lan Contemporary, gaining valuable insights into the broader Australian art market.
With experience in both the commercial and community arts sectors, Chloe is committed to strengthening Kaiela Arts by encouraging meaningful relationships with allies across the industry. She believes collaboration and knowledge-sharing are essential in ensuring long-term opportunities and sustainability for First Nations artists. Not just through her role at Kaiela arts, but beyond, Chloe hopes to continue bridging gaps between commercial success and community-driven practice, advocating for greater recognition and support for regional Indigenous artists.
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