Make space in your January or February plans to head to the Koorie Art Show, and take in technical mastery, experimentation and storytelling from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, senior artists and young creatives.
This uplifting and joyful showcase is the perfect way to celebrate the rich and unique identities of First Peoples in Victoria, and kick off some creative inspiration for the new year.
Koorie Heritage Trust is holding the Koorie Art Show in its Fed Square gallery space until February 16. Entry is free, and you’ll be treated to a diverse and enthralling mix of media, from digital art, video and sound to hand-dyed linen and ceramics.
After a state-wide call for entries, judges Belinda Briggs (Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba), Kate Ten Buuren (Taungurung), and Jefa Greenaway (Wailwan, Kamilaroi and D’harawal) gathered to choose eight Koorie Art Show award recipients.
The judges found themselves “drawn to works that were not only poignant and reflective of the complex social, political, and cultural landscapes of today but also embodied powerful truth-telling – speaking to overcoming, survival, and hope.”
See the entries that inspired their words, and be sure to check out the next generation of artistic talent at the Koorie Art Show Young Mob while you’re there, featuring the work of Koorie artists aged 5 to 16 years.
The Koorie Art Show is open now and runs until February 16 in the Birrarung Building at Fed Square. Entry is free.