This exhibition showcases nine male artists and carvers currently working at Ngaruwanajirri, representing their unique approaches to jilamara (Tiwi design) and materials used by contemporary Tiwi artists.
The Tiwi men in Tiwi Ningani are staying true to their strong Tiwi culture - telling stories, shaping designs and using materials passed down through generations. The Tiwi have always incorporated new technologies such as the metal axes traded from the Makassar which replaced stone axes, and now chainsaws and grinders, canvas, paper and brushes that are key to contemporary Tiwi carving and art making.
‘Tiwi life’ for artists living in Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island is reflected in the artworks of this exhibition. Tiwi culture and colonisation mingle here in new forms and approaches to making and responding to the world. The carvings are made from locally sourced Kartukini [Ironwood(Erythrophleum chlorostachys)] and the bark paintings from Jukwartirringa [stringybark (Eucalyptus tetrodonta)], with thick 633gsm watercolour paper utilised by Alfonso Puautjimi Jnr.
All the works are painted in locally sourced ochres mixed with PVA and are worked over an undercoat of black or white gesso to preserve for archival purposes.
A Group Exhibition in association with Ngaruwanajirri.
Please join us for the official opening of the exhibition at 2pm on Friday, 8th August.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 5pm, Saturday: 10am - 2pm
DATE/TIME
Friday 8th - Saturday 16th August 10:00AM/17:00PM
VENUE
Tactile Arts Gallery
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