Art
Brisbane: Mowanjum art on show
Gordon Barunga and other Mowanjum artists have work on display at QUT Art Museum, Brisbane.
The Australian [read this story]
African migration theory for rock art and boabs
An unorthodox scientist has found an unusual boab tree planted years ago is a “new” species from Africa.
He further speculates that Gwion-Gwion art may have come to the Kimberley with people from Africa 70,000 years ago.
This theory is yet to be proven or validated by other scientists.
An interview with rock art expert Peter Veth
Professor Peter Veth is a rock art specialist.
He speaks to the ABC’s Geraldine Doogue here for 15 minutes.
ABC [listen to this interview]
More on the Paddy Bedford Qantas plane
Qantas has transferred part of a Paddy Bedford painting onto a passenger plane.
Former ABC Kununurra journo Adrienne Francis conducted an in-depth interview with the designer.
Artist paints Berkeley River
Perth artist Brendan Darby has painted the Berkeley River – a location only accessible by boat or seaplane.
Kimberley Echo [read this story]
Halls Creek: Arts centre to go ahead
Halls Creek shire is to build an arts centre.
Funding has been found, and tenders are to be awarded next month.
The shire hopes to have the buildings complete by July.
Melissa Price on arts project funding
Local member Melissa Price says the Commonwealth is funding seven arts projects in the Durack electorate.
This includes two in the Kimberley.
East Kimberley Indigenous Print and Jewellery workshops at the Barramundi Concert, which is to culminate in a photographic shoot and fashion parade - $17,380.
Gudirr Gudirr, a solo contemporary dance work by Indigenous performer Dalisa Pigram – $10,000.
You can read the media release here:
Reward for TAFE art lecturer
Malaysian born Jackie Cheng has been recognised for her art classes with Indigenous people and communities.
She won the Vocational Education and Training teacher of the year award at a Perth ceremony last week.
The West Australian [read this story]
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