2 new exhibitions at Tamworth Regional Gallery
Tamworth Regional Gallery celebrates Aboriginal women with the opening of two exhibitions
WHERE: Tamworth Regional Gallery, 466 Peel Street, Tamworth
New Stitches
New Stitches is curated by regional Aboriginal Curator Lyniece Keogh, and showcases artworks by contemporary artists Adrienne Doig and Joan Ross, and regional Aboriginal artist Adele Chapman-Burgess. This exhibition features traditional and contemporary art practices and mediums as a narrative to the legacy of collections in regional galleries for local, national and international audiences.
Yinaar – A creative exploration of Aboriginal Women’s Practices
Presented by 2 Rivers in partnership with Arts North West, Yinaar (Kamilaroi for woman) is a creative exploration of Aboriginal women’s practices in the New England North West. Five Aboriginal artists (Adele Chapman-Burgess, Avril Chapman, Vicky Duncan, Tania Hartigan, Tess Reading) have responded to, and been inspired by, five key areas – healing, food and medicine, kinship and responsibilities, gali (water) and language.
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