Paintings from Australia's Central Desert
dal 11/3/2004 al 3/4/2004
Segnalato da
11/3/2004
Paintings from Australia's Central Desert
L.A. Art Exchange, Santa Monica
An exhibition of more than thirty-five recently completed paintings representing several leading aboriginal art communities in Central Australia.
'the world's last great art movement' Robert Hughes
At 7:00 P.M. on Friday March 12th, 2004, the Honorable John Olsen, Consul
General of Australia, will offer opening remarks at an exhibition of more
than thirty-five recently completed paintings representing several leading
aboriginal art communities in Central Australia. The exhibition site is
L.A. Art Exchange, 2451 Broadway (between Cloverfield and 26th Street) in
Santa Monica. Phone 310-828-6866 or 310-822-3417.
Among the well-established and emerging artists to be exhibited are the
following:
Barney Campbell Tjakamara and Walala Tjapaltjarri (Kintore); Michael Nelson
Jakamara, Long Jack Tjakamara and William Sandy (Papunya); Barbara Weir,
Dolly Mills, Georgina Jones Petyarre, Rosie Pula, Minnie Pwerle, Patsy Long
and Kathleen Kemarre (Utopia); Judy Watson, Rosie Fleming and the Granites
Family (Yuendumu); Maureen Hudson and Cassidy Possum (Mt. Allan). Recent
paintings by many leading Aboriginal artists will also be on display and for
sale. One painting will also be given away at a drawing.
The exhibition is co-curated by Vicki Salisbury of Walkabout Gallery,
www.walkabout.com.au (Sydney) and Ron Gottesman of aboriginality.com, an
online gallery. Walkabout is affiliated with World Vision Indigenous
Programs, which sponsors and supports development, health, leadership,
education, advocacy and other community projects across Australia.
Friday, March 12 through Saturday, April 3, 2004
Opening reception: Friday, March 12, 7-10pm
Illustrated talk with Kerry Smallwood: Saturday, March 20, 2pm
Reservations recommended for both events
Refreshments provided by the Australian Consul of Los Angeles. A didjeriduet
will perform.
AND
On Saturday, March 20th at 2:00 pm Kerry Smallwood, curator of the Kelton
Foundation Collection of Aboriginal Art, will give an illustrated talk on
³Contemporary Central Desert Art and the Development of the Art Movement² at
the L.A. Art Exchange.
Reservations recommended for both events. Valet parking for opening.
The exhibition will be available for preview a few days prior to the opening
and be on display until April 3rd. Call 310-828-6866 or 310-822-3417 for additional
information.
Image: Walala Tjapaltjarri: Tingari
L.A. Art Exchange
2451 Broadway (between Cloverfield and 26th St.), Santa Monica 90401
For further information please call or write Ronald Gottesman at
Phone: 310-828-6866 or 310-822-3417, Fax: 310-823-9748