Art / Aboriginal
The exhibition celebrating thousands of years of Aboriginal culture
A new exhibition aims to “pay respects to elders past, present and emerging” with a display of Aboriginal art.
Language of the Earth is found in the Vestibules within City Hall overlooking College Green, and comes from the UK’s first indigenous-owned Aboriginal gallery.
Curated by Coe Gallery, the exhibition features an array of warm earthy tones and vibrant blues and greens, in stylised patterns and beautiful dot formations.
The curator Jasmine Coe was inspired by her own Aboriginal heritage to give a voice to artists in the direction and duration of their work.
The varied groups of Aboriginal peoples in Australia all share a deep respect for the natural world and seek to work with it rather than against it.
Tarisse King’s artwork features prominently in the gallery, including a striking piece entitled Water – photo: Yasmin Attwood
Alex Birdfox explores metaphysical concepts and questions, connecting with his ancestors through the aboriginal art form – photo: Yasmin Attwood
Coe Gallery’s Language of Nature is open until the December 22 in the Vestibules in City Hall. It is open from 10am until 6pm during the week and 12pm until 3pm on Saturday. Admission is free.
Main photo: Marvin Rees
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