Monthly archive September, 2012
Tali Gallery wins Inclusive Communities Award

Tali Gallery wins Inclusive Communities Award

Tali Gallery won a category of the Inclusive Communities Award from Macquarie University and the Ethnic Communities Council of NSW.  It was presented by the NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell at Parliament House this month.   We would like to thank Judy and Triin for their contribution!   Great that Triin could make it given she...
Supporting Indigenous Literacy

Supporting Indigenous Literacy

Please come along to the ABC Building in Sydney on Tuesday 25th September (RSVP essential), snare a great illustration and at the same time, support Indigenous Literacy!    Tali Gallery is helping out by hanging the exhibition as we’ve done  previously!
Colours of the Desert

Colours of the Desert

An exhibition of vibrant and fascinating paintings from Aboriginal Owned, Community Art Centres located in the Desert Regions of Central and Western Australia and the APY Lands.  All of these paintings offer art centre provenance which guarantees ethical sourcing, authenticity and sustainable value.
Matchmaking

Matchmaking

It is such a pleasure to match a client with the right painting – something that enhances their lives and gives them ongoing pleasure!   We are happy to spend the time to fully understand what a client is looking for, their personal taste, and what will work in their home. People love different things...
Di's Trip to Yuendumu

Di’s Trip to Yuendumu

Di has enjoyed visiting the community art centre at Yuendumu to source new paintings for the Gallery and a range specifically for the Balmain Art and Craft Show.   Pictured here is senior artist, Alma Nungarrayi Granites, who is painting Seven Sisters Dreaming.  We enjoyed a cup of tea and a yarn when Alma took...
In Home Trial

In Home Trial

      Tali Gallery encourages clients to try the preferred artworks they feel passionate about  in their homes to ensure the size suits the scale of the room and furnishings and that the colours work in the light of that particular space.   This is a complimentary service to ensure our clients are thoroughly...
Gaawa Miyay Bangles

Gaawa Miyay Bangles

Lucy Simpson’s cloth covered bangles are also sold in the Museum of Contemporary Art.  Paired with a natural bracelet of stones, they are a very stylish fashion accessory and the Milky Way Fabric provides a rich narrative of Indigenous Culture.
Tali Commissioned Artwork for London Paralympics

Tali Commissioned Artwork for London Paralympics

Lizzie is the Frill Necked Lizard which was the mascot of our Australian Paralympic Team in 2000 in Sydney.  The Australian Paralympic Committee was seeking a gift to present in London and Tali Gallery commissioned Indigenous artist, Wayne McGinness to create his wonderful rendition of “Lizzie” in his favoured medium of stainless steel.   Congratulations...
Virtual Hanging Service

Virtual Hanging Service

If you’re unsure about the size and style of painting that will work in your room, then we can hang it ‘virtually’ for you.  That is, this painting on the wall is a photograph, but if we know the length of the room, we can superimpose it in a photograph for you, showing you the...
Baskets from Maningrida

Baskets from Maningrida

Striking and beautifully woven baskets in the most magnificant hot pink and yellow natural dyes have arrived in from Maningrida!   Pandanus is extremely durable and there is an enormous amount of work involved in creating these beautiful baskets, even before the weaving begins, collecting the dyes and pandanus and preparing them.
Travelling Photographs

Travelling Photographs

Tali Gallery curated an exhibition of photographs for the Head On Photo Festival in May which continues to travel and be hung in schools, local libraries and interested businesses including the exhibition as part of their Reconciliation Programs.   Please contact the gallery if the exhibition is of interest to your organisation and it can...