art & soul

Judy Watson presented her art and spoke about the processes she uses to create them including making her own oxides, mineral paints and ochres, blasting with water, dragging and rolling canvas. One of her works was based on her impressions of Venice when she attended a Biennale.

Minnie Pwerle at work at her studio

Emily Kame Kngwarreye (1910-1996) is represented by several works

Hettie Perkins, Art + Soul curator on the stage introducing the Aboriginal chef for his bush tucker demo

Waiting to hear Judy Watson talk infront of her art works


NSW Art Gallery is holding an Open Weekend till Monday Oct 4th to celebrate the start of Art & Soul the Aboriginal Art Showcase curated by Yirribana director Hettie Perkins. Over 60 events have been organised in support of this exhibit. So far I have taken Alex, Nick and Tom three times. If you are in Sydney get down there. If you have access to ABC 1 TV you can view the documentary made by Hettie on October 7th. It will be possible to watch this online through the www.abc.net.au/tv website as well by downloading the program. It will communicate this essential part of our Aboriginal cutural art world to a 21st century audience.