George Tjungurrayi, Untitled, 2021, acrylic on Belgian linen, 153 x 122cm. Image courtesy Papunya Tula Artists, image by Gretel Bull.
Desert Mob showcases one of the most significant art movements, one of vast distances of country and kinship, forming a vibrant statement of what’s happening in the Desart membership right now.
The celebration also becomes an important gathering for artists, families and visitors each year, and one of cultural exchange and sharing.
From September 1 – 7 Desart is presenting Art Centres On Screen; a powerful collection of story-telling direct from the desert with artists sharing their personal histories, art and community.
Opening on Thursday September 8, the Desert Mob Exhibition is a vibrant and true statement of contemporary cultural expression and power. Curated by Hetti Perkins and Marisa Maher, the exhibition will bring together hundreds of new, innovative artworks from both emerging and established artists. If you can’t make it to Mparntwe, you will be able to join in online! All works will be available to purchase through our online gallery, which will be launched at 10am Friday 9 September here.
Presented on Friday September 9, there will be artist and curator talks in the galleries speaking to Desert Mob stories, culture and artistic processes.
On Saturday September 10 is the Desert Mob MarketPlace; a large affordable buzzing art market, bringing together paintings, punu, ceramics, Tjanpi weaving, sculpture, clothing, jewellery, textiles and homewares from Aboriginal owned art centres across Central Australia. Find that special meaningful piece for your home and meet the artists who create them!
Running alongside the MarketPlace is an engaging Public Program offering visitors a space to chat with the artists and learn about Aboriginal culture through demonstrations, performances and workshops.
SOURCE: DESART.