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Shepparton Art Museum only Victorian venue for fourth National Indigenous Art Triennial
Shepparton Art Museum is set to present National Gallery of Australia’s 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony from Saturday, December 17, as the only Victorian venue on a nationwide tour.
Shepparton is the second stop for the exhibition, which showcases 15 new bodies of work by 35 First Nations artists from across Australia.
The exhibition was curated by Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman Hetti Perkins, in collaboration with National Gallery curators.
“Ceremony is not a new idea in the context of our unique heritage, but neither is it something that belongs only in the past,” Ms Perkins said.
“In their works, the artists in this exhibition assert the prevalence of ceremony as a forum for art-making today in First Nations communities.
“In each ceremonial action, artists make an individual mark in our history.
“Ceremony is the nexus of Country, culture and community, and the 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial is another stitch in a timeless heritage.”
It is the fourth iteration of the National Indigenous Art Triennial since it began in 2007 and features works in a range of art forms, including sculpture, painting, ceramics, moving image, photography and more.
“We are thrilled to partner with the National Gallery to present such a significant exhibition at our museum, and on the country of the Yorta Yorta people,” SAM chief executive Melinda Martin said.
“The show will span two floors of the museum in our main gallery spaces, creating a truly immersive experience.
“We hope visitors from across the state will join us to experience the powerful works created by some of Australia’s leading First Nations artists.”
4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony will be showing at SAM, 530 Wyndham St, Shepparton, until February 26, with free entry.