Not sure what to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
If you haven’t visited The Land is Us: Stories, Place and Connection at the Shepparton Art Museum yet, now’s the time — this major exhibition is in its final days and will close on Sunday, September 1.
This exhibition features selected works from the National Gallery of Victoria’s permanent collection and was meticulously curated over 18 months.
Each piece has been carefully chosen to resonate with the Shepparton community, bringing Australian, First Nations and international artists together to explore our deep connections with the land.
“The Land is Us speaks to the spectrum of relationships people across Australia have with the land and investigates the complexities of those relationships through the lenses of colonisation, migration and cultural heritage, among others,” SAM chief executive Melinda Martin said.
“It brings important context to the artworks on display and allows regional audiences to not only access these works closer to home, but see them in proximity to the scenery that inspired the artists.”
The exhibition is rich with diverse perspectives, from Frederick McCubbin and Hans Heysen’s evocative scenes of Australian bushland to the thought-provoking works of First Nations artists Brook Andrew and Reko Rennie. John Brack’s The Car (1955), which captures the nostalgia of childhood road trips, and Ben Quilty’s powerful paintings of life jackets, reflecting the perilous journeys of migrants, are just a few of the must-see pieces.
This weekend is your last chance to experience The Land is Us. Whether you’re interested in the beauty of the Australian landscape or the compelling stories of migration, this exhibition has something for everyone.
Don’t miss out — head to SAM this week and see this moving exhibition for yourself.