Grand Showroom Opening and Fire & Lightning: Press Release

Posted by Central Art Aboriginal Art Store | 12.04.10

Author: Sabine Haider
News source: Aboriginal Art Store

Central Art is proud to present the first major exhibition in central Australia of the work of two rising stars in contemporary art: Sarrita (22 years) and Tarisse King (24).

Fresh from a sellout tour of Paris, Amsterdam and Germany, the King sisters have been dubbed the 'dynamic duo'. Although young, their large, ambitious canvases are highly accomplished, energetic and visually engaging works that offer evidence of two strong emerging talents.

‘It is so exciting to be working with these young female artists Sarrita and Tarisse. They have vision, are strong women and have the world at their feet.

We started Central Art as an online gallery, in many ways it was years before its time. It is only fitting that in opening our first showroom, we are showcasing the works of these remarkably talented young women, who are taking Aboriginal art in directions we could not have conceived of 10 years ago’ said Sabine Haider, Director of Central Art.

The King Sisters are second-generation painters. Their inspiration and encouragement to paint came from their father William King Jungala (1966-2007), a senior Gurindji man who often painted the elements. Sarrita and Tarisse are following in his footsteps, but they are also creating their own brilliant and dynamic contemporary interpretations of that tradition. Many of these canvases depict the elements - particularly of fire, water, and lightning - and embrace landscapes from up and down the track between the tropical storms of Darwin, where they grew up, and Adelaide, where they now live.

The King sisters are already generating a serious amount of interest in Australia and overseas for their work. Sarrita had her first show in Adelaide at Tandanya at the age of 18. The sisters moved to Adelaide in 2002 and now spend most of their time in their late fathers’ studio.

Among her depictions of country, Tarisse paints distinctive pink salt lakes and her use of colour is dynamic and bold. Sarrita’s focus on the elemental produces resonant canvases with remarkable power.

This exhibition also marks the grand opening of the Central Art showroom. Central Art was established in 2004 and our showroom is normally accessed by appointment only. This is the first time that we will be open to the public, and presents a rare opportunity to the Alice Springs public to see some of our extensive collection.

Exhibition Details
Fire & Lightning: Sarrita and Tarisse King 

Friday 16th April 6pm upstairs at 8 Gregory Terrace (cnr Bath St)
by invitation only. Open to public 17-18 April, 10am-5pm.

About Central Art
Central Art was established in 2004 by Sabine Haider and husband John McEwen and with the encouragement of the Aboriginal Artist Ada Bird Petyarre, one of the famous Petyarre sisters from Utopia.

Sabine was born and spent her early years in Alice Springs. Her interest in the Aboriginal people led her to study intensely their history and Aboriginal culture. This, combined with her exposure to the contemporary Aboriginal art while working in an Aboriginal Gallery, led to her intense passion for this art.

Contact Details
For more information please contact Sabine Haider, Central Art
Phone: 08 8952 1711
Email: info@aboriginalartstore.com.au

URL: http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au/news/2010/04/grand-showroom-opening-and-fir.php

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Contact Details

Gallery: Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Contact: Sabine Haider
Email: info@aboriginalartstore.com.au
Telephone: +61 8 8952 1711
Address: PO Box 567 Alice Springs Alice Springs 0871 NT

 

 

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