“Tradition to Modernity” - a showcase of unique contemporary Indigenous work from Central desert regions

Posted by Central Art Aboriginal Art Store | 10.08.10

In ancient Australian Indigenous culture, Aboriginal people from the Central Desert depicted beliefs, dreamings and ceremonial rituals in ephemeral sand drawings.

In recent times, this practice was translated onto canvas using coloured pigments and original expressions for traditional storytelling and depictions of country. What has resulted is a unique contemporary style from this region.

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In conjunction with the Tasmanian Craft Fair (TCF), Central Art is proud to present the first major exhibition of their premium collection by leading Central and Western Desert Aboriginal artists including works by Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Barbara Weir, Abie Loy Kemarre, Lorna Fencer Napurrula, Colleen Wallace Nungari, Violet Petyarre, Jeannie Petyarre, Walangkura Napanangka, Naata Nungurrayi, Eubena Nampitjin, George Tjungurrayi, Kudditji Kngwarreye, Malcolm Maloney Jagamarra and Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri.

“These works have been carefully selected to show the extraordinary breadth and depth of these magnificent artists and to resonate with the striking scenery of Peppers Calstock in Deloraine, Tasmania”, said Sabine Haider, director of Central Art.

Situated 45 minutes from Launceston, Peppers Calstock is one of Tasmania’s oldest manor houses and boutique accommodation set amongst 200 acres of luscious estate grounds and offering panoramic views of Deloraine. The 19th century Georgian mansion is a stunning example of Tasmania’s pioneering history retaining many original features including marble fireplaces, high ceilings with decorative architraves and cedar floors.

“Peppers Calstock is the perfect venue to showcase these works and we are thrilled to be able to bring this collection and invite art and craft lovers attending the Fair from all over Australia and overseas to see and buy these works” said Ms Haider.

The exhibition, “Tradition to Modernity” will be the venue of the opening night of the TCF on Friday 29th October 2010 by invitation only.

Viewing dates for the general public continue until Nov 1st, however for Peppers Calstock guests the exhibition will run until Nov 29th.

Australia’s premier arts and crafts event, the Tasmanian Craft Fair, will be held on the weekend of October 29-November 1, 2010. Spread over 14 different venues in the picturesque township of Deloraine in northern Tasmania, about 250 exhibitors will display and sell their finest wares and share their techniques in this annual event. More than 34,000 people attended last year’s Craft Fair over four days. Central Art will also be participating as a stallholder at the TCF from 29th October to 1st November 2010.

This year is the event’s 30th anniversary, and in that time more than $2 million has been raised for local, national and international community projects through the Rotary Club of Deloraine. For further details visit www.tascraftfair.com.au

For further information on this event, please visit the Central Art website at http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au

About Central Art
Central Art was established in 2004 by Director Sabine Haider with the encouragement of Aboriginal artist Ada Bird Petyarre, one of the famous Petyarre sisters from Utopia.

Located in Alice Springs, Central Art specialises in Aboriginal art from the Central Desert and Western Desert art regions of Australia and represents one of the largest online Aboriginal art galleries in the world for Australian Aboriginal art.

Contact:
Sabine Haider, Director
Central Art
Telephone: (08) 8952 1711
Fax: (08) 8952 1744
Email: info@aboriginalartstore.com.au
Website: http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au

Exhibition Details:
Central Art presents “Tradition to Modernity”
29th October to 1st November 2010, 9am – 5pm
(Continuing until 29th November for guests of Peppers Calstock.)
Peppers Calstock
Highland Lakes Road, Deloraine, 7304, TAS, Australia
Telephone: (03) 6362 2642
Website: http://www.peppers.com.au/calstock/

Tasmania Craft Fair Details:
Central Art, Deloraine High School Hall, Venue 4, Stage Area
29th October to 31st October 9am -5pm & 1st November 9am – 4pm
Lansdowne Place Deloraine Tasmania 7304

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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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