The Ancient PRESENT

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Deadline:

21 March
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26 April
Fireworks Gallery

The Ancient PRESENT  brings together two remarkable Aboriginal artists, Tommy Yannimar Pikarli Watson (c1935-2017) and Joanne Currie Nalingu (b 1964), whose works highlight their unique journeys and shared connection to Aboriginal art. Watson, a senior elder from the desert heartlands of Central Australia, and Nalingu, who grew up beside the Maranoa River in South West Queensland, both overcame significant hardships to become influential figures in the broader Aboriginal art movement.

This exhibition features over 40 artworks that explore themes of space, time, and the ‘inner landscape.’ Despite their geographical contrasts, both artists share a deep connection to their cultural heritage and express it through their distinct painting styles. Watson’s vibrant, layered compositions evoke spatial infinity, while Nalingu’s rhythmic, flowing lines speak of the river and the changes in her life. Together, their works create a powerful dialogue on contemporary Aboriginal art and its ability to engage audiences nationally and internationally.

Image:  Tommy Watson Anamura Piti 2013 acrylic on board 43x53cm

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