Two major exhibitions that explore themes of truth-telling and resistance.
The upcoming exhibitions at John Curtin Gallery converge on themes of truth-telling and resistance. As the custodian The Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artwork, artworks created by children of the Stolen Generations at the Carrolup Native Settlement, the John Curtin Gallery seeks to host exhibitions of contemporary art that respond to and carry out vital truth-telling. These two exhibitions bring together artistic practices that span generations, places, and stories.
We invite you to join us for the opening night of these two exhibitions at the John Curtin Gallery on Wednesday 8 May at 6pm:
N’yettin-ngal Wagur – Yeye Wongie [Ancestors Breath – Today Talk] is curated by emerging Noongar curator Zali Morgan (Whadjuk, Balladong and Wilman peoples) and brings together four early-career Noongar artists — Amanda Bell, Brett Nannup, Lea Taylor and Tyrown Waigana. Each artist has been commissioned to produce a new artwork in response to The Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artwork.
The Strelley Mob are the descendants of the Pilbara pastoral workers who went on strike in 1946 and went on to run their own mines and stations. The Pilbara Strike Project: The Strelley Mob shares their stories, written and illustrated by elders for their children when they opened their own school. Jewels of Pilbara history, these drawings – including some of the first-known art by Nyapuru (William) Gardiner – are here newly animated and projected alongside paintings and artefacts that bring the history of the Strelley Mob to life.
Exhibitions are open from Thursday 9 May to Tuesday 9 July. The Gallery’s public opening hours during exhibitions are Monday to Friday 11.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Closed Saturdays and Public Holidays.
If you have any special requirements to enable you to participate in this event, please advise when you RSVP. We will contact you to provide assistance. We will provide AUSLAN interpretation for the opening speeches. For more information about disability services at Curtin, please visit disability.curtin.edu.au.
Image: Tyrown Waigana, 2024, Martha Mangle Stuck Together, digital print, 84 x 118.9cm
