Join us for a discussion of Alice’s artwork with Juluwarlu CEO Lorrain Coppin and stay for a demonstration of lively song and dance, celebrating a culture kept alive and strong that has been passed down for over 2000 generations. Mai Nguyễn-Long will be discussing her work with Curator Lia McKnight at John Curtin Gallery as part of Perth Festival. These discussions and demonstrations are not to be missed.
Opening Event: 7 February 2025
Exhibition Open: 7 February – 17 April 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Food and refreshments provided
Running order:
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lorraine Coppin Juluwarlu CEO
1:00pm – 1:15pm Break
1:15pm – 2:15pm Mai Nguyễn-Long in discussion with JCG Curator Lia McKnight.
Elder and senior artist Alice Guiness holds a deep connection with the Burndud, an important site and story for the Yindjibarndi people. Each stroke of the Burndud circle tells a story and it is through her special connection that Alice shares these stories with the world.
Created for Perth Festival 2025, Mai Nguyễn-Long’s large-scale installation Doba Nation features hand-formed clay sculptures that are arranged by the artist on site in a process that is akin to storytelling.
Supported By: John Curtin Gallery’s Perth Festival exhibitions have been made possible with the support of Lotterywest, Perth Festival, Boorloo Contemporary Program Partner Wesfarmers Arts, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Juluwarlu Art Group and Michael Reid Galleries.
Header Image: Alice Guiness, Burndud (detail), 2022, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 80 cm.
GIF: Alice Guiness, Burndud Ground (detail), 2022, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 80 cm. Mai Nguyễn-Long, The Vomit Girl Project: Vigit-Worana-Doba (detail), 2017-2022, 9 x 3.2 m. Photo by Silversalt, courtesy of the artist and Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin.
