At Art Appreciation on Monday 2 September we were fortunate to be addressed by Marina Strocchi regarding the Three Echoes - Western Desert Art display that is currently in the Gallery. Marina knows personally a number of the painters who have work in the exhibition and was able to explain some of the variations in indigenous art. For instance she gave some explanation of the dot and its significance. There are many different styles in the exhibition and it is hoped that as many people as possible will visit the Gallery.
Marina spoke about her involvement with indigenous art and showed us a number of both still photos and videos of where she made it possible for the women in some Aboriginal Communities to paint their stories on large canvases. One community is 3 hours west of Alice Springs and the other is 6 hours west of Alice. A lot of effort was involved but the result was impressive. Marina is a very impressive woman herself with an understanding of the needs of these isolated communities and has devoted herself to making it possible for the Women in these communities to paint and to benefit from their painting. We commend her for this.
Marina spoke about her involvement with indigenous art and showed us a number of both still photos and videos of where she made it possible for the women in some Aboriginal Communities to paint their stories on large canvases. One community is 3 hours west of Alice Springs and the other is 6 hours west of Alice. A lot of effort was involved but the result was impressive. Marina is a very impressive woman herself with an understanding of the needs of these isolated communities and has devoted herself to making it possible for the Women in these communities to paint and to benefit from their painting. We commend her for this.
At 'First Monday' at the Gallery on Monday 7 October, from 10 to 11 am, join Arts Project Australia artist Danny Lyons in conversation, coinciding with his Gallery Shop exhibition Self in the Spotlight. Danny is an emerging artist working in photography, video, and drawing, often incorporating personal experiences in his work. Since 2018, he has made a series of photographic works involving placing himself dressed as different celebrities in the centre of photoshopped scenes.
Join us for coffee after the session at the Gallery's Munro and Sargent Cafe.
Join us for coffee after the session at the Gallery's Munro and Sargent Cafe.
Neville Gibb
