The space will be unmistakably and vibrantly far north Queensland – specifically indigenous work from the Cape York Peninsula. From Cape to Cove will include paintings and sculpture by members of the young artgang at Lockhart River – Rosella Namok, Fiona Omeenyo, Samantha and Silas Hobson and two of the emerging older painters – Susan Pascoe and Moira Macumboy. All the work reflects their colourful environment of reef, beach, culture and community. From Aurukun come sculptural pieces and ceremonial objects that express the artists’ close association with their culture, environment and the wildlife that abounds.
Artists: Garry and Leigh Namponam, David Bell, Craig Koomeeta, Horace Wikmunea and Joel and Mavis Ngallametta. Gallery commission on sales will be donated to the Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo Recovery Project
Further down the track we were thrilled to involve the Aurukun artists who have completed a significant body of work. These artists are increasingly celebrated as their powerful sculptural tradition meets the international contemporary art world. It’s been twelve months of exploration, perseverance, cooperation and goodwill, and Holmes à Court Gallery feels honoured to have been involved. The exhibition will be opened Dr Robert Davis, Chair, Birds Australia (WA), with a welcome to country by Noongar elder, Ben Taylor. Directors of both art centres and artists, Fiona Omeenyo, Moira Macumboy, Garry Namponan and Mavis Ngallametta will be present.
FREE PUBLIC TALK Sunday 10 February 4pm Camille Masson-Talansier – Director, Lockhart River Art Centre & Guy Allain, Art Coordinator, Wik and Kugu Arts and Craft Centre.
David Bell, Large Brolga
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 158 x 43 x 33cm
$4000
Small Brolga
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 100 x 30 x 24cm
$2750
Garry Namponan, Minh Mont (Jabiru)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 51 x 41 x 14cm
$2300
Horace Wikmunea, Minh Mooth (Pelican)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 75 x 16 x 44cm
$3500
Garry Namponan, Minh Pengiy (Small Shark)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 37 x 22 x 26cm
$1300
Garry Namponan, Kalakang (Hawk)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 48 x 64 x 26cm
$2750
Garry Namponan, Ku (Yellow Camp Dog)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 124 x 60 x 17cm
$5600
Craig Koomeeta, Neetan (Camp Dog)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 60 x 14 x 45cm
$5300
Fiona Omeenyo, Camping Life
acrylic on canvas, 114 x 184cm
$8200
Fiona Omeenyo, Sand beach in our Blood
acrylic on canvas, 190 x 280cm
$17000
Fiona Omeenyo, Storm Day
acrylic on canvas, 131 x 95cm
$4500
Fiona Omeenyo, Sand People
acrylic on canvas, 95 x 67cm
$2500
Samantha Hobson, Untitled
acrylic on canvas, 170 x 120cm
$6700
Fiona Omeenyo, Travelling by Sea
acrylic on canvas, 120 x 185cm
$8200
Susan Pascoe, Untitled
acrylic on canvas, 95 x 135cm
$2500
Susan Pascoe, Puuthaka II
acrylic on canvas, 96 x 130cm
$2500
Moira Macamboy, Untitled,Triptych
acrylic on canvas, 137 x 134cm
$3000
Moira Macamboy, Untitled
acrylic on canvas, 130 x 48cm
$1700
Bevan Namponan, Munkiyang (Torres Strait Pigeon)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 37 x 15 x 30cm
$1200
Hersey Yunkaporta, Fruit Bowl
pandanus leaves, natural dye, 30 x 30 x 7cm
$900
Joel Ngallametta, Thap Yongk (Law Poles),
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 120 x 25cm
$1650 each or $4500 all 3
Keith Wikmunea, Moon Sisters, sold as pair
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 90 x 34 x 30cm
$4000
Leigh Namponan, Minh Nyinghuchan (Fresh Water Shark)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 27 x 22 x 50cm
$2500
Susan Pascoe, Puunya
pandanus leaves, natural dye, 45 x 20cm
$850
Mavis Ngallametta, Mat
pandanus leaves, natural dyes and emu feathers, 35cm diameter
$750
Mavis Ngallametta, Fruit Bowl
pandanus leaves and natural dyes, 30 x 32 x 8cm
$1100
Dilly Bag
pandanus leaves and natural dyes, 20 x 30 x 18cm
$1000
Roderick Yunkaporta, Kek Uuyang (Echidna)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 60 x 37 x 28cm
$4000
Roderick Yunkaporta, Minh Ngunghalam (Royal Spoonbill)
acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 67 x 43 x 19cm
$2500
Rosella Namok, Blue Water… nice swimming hole
acrylic on canvas, 120 x 190cm
$12500
Rosella Namok, Clan group… Yiipay ma
acrylic on canvas, 120 x 240cm
$17000
Rosella Namok, Marks on the sand… Dry low tide… night time walk
acrylic on canvas, 120 x 190cm
$12500
Rosella Namok, Thuluu… just before sunset
acrylic on canvas, 120 x 190cm
$12500
Samantha Hobson, Untitled
acrylic on canvas, 120 x 100cm
$3850
Samantha Hobson, Red Fire Flare
acrylic on canvas, 120 x 192cm
$6700
Steven Yunkaporta, Thapangumpan (Hammerhead Shark)
acrylic and Natural ochres on milkwood, 40 x 20 x 24cm
$1300
Susan Pascoe, Puunya
pandanus leaves, natural dye, 45 x 20cm
$850
Hersey Yunkaporta, Fruit Bowl
pandanus leaves, natural dye, 30 x 30 x 7cm
$900
