Monthly archive November, 2013
For Love of Country -  Elisa Jane Carmichael at the Gallery in November through December

For Love of Country – Elisa Jane Carmichael at the Gallery in November through December

Elisa Jane is a Salt Water Murri, an Indigenous Contemporary Artist from North Stradbroke Island, Queensland. She is a descendant of the Ngugi people, one of the 3 clan groups of the Quandamooka people of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia, the people of the sand and seas, Yoolooburrabee. Leecee was living in London for 18months until...
For Love of Country - TSI Under Water by Zoe Reynolds

For Love of Country – TSI Under Water by Zoe Reynolds

“Love” Saibai, Torres Strait, Australia.   Already underwater each monsoon season due to the very real effects of climate change and the rising tides. Photographer, Zoe Reynolds, captured the plight of the people on Saibai, one of five islands in the Torres Strait threatened by the rising seas, as the oceans engulf their homes and they...
For Love of Country - Indulkana's Iwantja Artists

For Love of Country – Indulkana’s Iwantja Artists

In the Anangu Ptijantjatjara Yangkunyjatjara Lands in the far north of South Australia, characterised by red dirt, dust, dry river beds and scrub, four internationally famous octogenarian artists depict their custodial country: every rockhole, waterhole, wiltja (shelter) and tree.   And where to find mai wiru (good food).   Ngura (country, place, home) is central to Aboriginal...
For Love of Country - Tiger Yaltangki Unleashed

For Love of Country – Tiger Yaltangki Unleashed

Tiger Yaltangki from Iwantja Arts in Indulkana in the desert lands of South Australia is certainly not afraid of colour and expression!   These wonderful paintings are a testimony to his free spirit in depicting his country and given their and his wonderful bright nature, he will enjoy a dedicated space in the gallery during...