Events
Eva Anyupa Baker: Minyma Kutjara – Solo Exhibition
Mossenson Galleries.
115 Hay St, Subiaco, Perth.
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In a significant milestone for both the artist and the Indigenous art community of Wingellina, Eva Anyupa Baker, an emerging Aboriginal artist from Wingeliina, Western Australia, is presenting her first solo exhibition titled Minyma Kutjura. The exhibition will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Pitjantjatjara people through her vibrant and powerful depictions of the Two Sisters creation story. The Story of Two Snakes focuses on the Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa, a creation myth that follows the journey of two sisters who traverse the land, their movements mirrored by the powerful serpentine forces of the earth. These stories, told through Eva’s intricate and striking works, are an embodiment of the profound connections between women, the land, and the spirit world, offering viewers a glimpse into a worldview that has existed for millennia.
Group Show: Minyma Kutjara Arts Project – A New Generation.
Mossenson Galleries.
115 Hay St, Subiaco, Perth.
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A new generation of artists, descendants of the early pioneering artists of the centre, are continuing the legacy of their forebears. These emerging talents bring fresh perspectives to the same rich cultural narratives, interpreting and recording stories that have been passed down through generations. They draw from both traditional techniques and contemporary influences, weaving together the ancient and the modern in a dynamic fusion of art. This vibrant group of next-generation artists is shaping the future of the arts centre, with each piece serving as a bridge between the past and the present, offering a glimpse into the evolving cultural landscape. Their work highlights the enduring strength of cultural storytelling and the significance of art as a means of preserving and revitalising heritage, ensuring that the traditions of their people continue to thrive for years to come.
Rene Nelson: First Solo Exhibition
Rene Nelson is a founding member of Irrunytju Arts in Wingellina. Her paintings continue to draw on her knowledge of Country and the important rock holes and landscape around her place of birth and subsequent adulthood. The work is characterised by layers of vibrant colours, intensified by precise dotting. Nelson is a skilled bush woman and incorporates her love of traditional craft skills including punu (wood) carving, tjanpi (grass) weaving, and bead work.
