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ART FAIR & EXHIBITION CATALOGUE 2O17 Bilan gudan gimuy Welcome to Cairns from the Tribal Authority of Cairns, the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people. Yidinji mimjan njundu bama wabil wawal Gimuy yabanday bama bidjuga Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people welcome you to our country, Cairns.
On behalf of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people, A message from I welcome you to our Country, now known as the Traditional Cairns. For generations, Cairns has continued to be a Owners meeting place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, a gateway to Australia and the Asia- Pacific region. I trust you will enjoy the cultural and artistic presentations that CIAF has on offer. Welcome to Yidinji Country. Gudjugudju, Yidinji Elder
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER INDIGENOUS ART FAIR
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is Australia’s premier Indigenous Art Fair and the quintessential celebration of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture. CIAF conveys the rich diversity of Queensland Indigenous art from more than 3OO artists in the Art Fair as well as a bustling Art Market. Included in CIAF’s exciting program is dance, music, film, workshops and knowledge sharing - features of the CIAF celebration that renders the event an unforgettable experience. CIAF is committed to providing an ethical point of sale for Queensland Indigenous art and to supporting the career development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the state. The Art Fair works under a commitment to the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct. Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) Limited is supported by the Queensland Government through Art’s Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative, which aims to build a stronger, more sustainable and ethical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industry in the State. Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Limited is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
PATRON NATIONAL PUBLICITY His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey, AC AVVISO Public Relations Governor of Queensland CAIRNS PUBLICITY PATRON – FIRST NATIONS Pip Miller PR Henrietta Fourmile-Marrie BOARD MEMBERS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Tom Mosby - Chair Janina Harding Bob Manning GENERAL MANAGER Gillian Mailman Vanessa Gillen Leo Akee PROJECT MANAGER Judy Watson Danelle Nicol Andrew Clark OPERATIONS MANAGER SPECIAL THANKS Sam Gibb Gudgugudgu ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Roger Mainwood Wanda Weatherall Chris Stannard and the Tanks Arts Centre team COLLECTORS AND CURATORS Kerry Robertson & Melanie Ford PROGRAM MANAGER Sue Godkin Hetti Perkins Sharon Weatherall MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Scott Large Gretchen Martins/ India Collins Lizzie Reeves ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE Daniella Williams Norah Bagiri Peggy Kasabad Lane CURATOR, CIAF FASHION PERFORMANCE CIAF Volunteer team Grace Lillian Lee CATALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY Michael Marzik DESIGN Cover: David Marpoondin, Staunch Ku’, Bruce Bell, Ku’, Acrylic and Binders on Milk wood Impress Art Graphic Designs Opposite: Maria Ware, Yellow and Cobalt ghost net baskets
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WELCOME LOCAL GALLERIES His Excellency the 8 Black Square Arts 34 Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Canopy Art Centre 35 Governor of Queensland, Cape York Art 36 Patron - Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts 37 Henrietta Fourmile-Marrie, 9 UMI Arts - Gallery of Aboriginal 38 Patron First Nations and Torres Strait Islander Art Cairns Indigenous Art Fair GALLERIES Hon Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, 1O Alcaston Gallery 42 Premier of Queensland Beverly Knight Art + Business 43 and Minister for the Arts Onespace Gallery 44 Suzanne O’Connell Gallery 45 Hon Kate Jones MP, 11 Queensland Minister for Tourism, GUEST PRESENTATION Major Events and Small Business National Gallery of Victoria 46 Councillor Bob Manning, 12 GUEST ARTIST Mayor of Cairns Gail Mabo 47 Paul Bong 48 Tom Mosby, CIAF Board Chairperson 13 INDEPENDENT ARTISTS Janina Harding, Artistic Director 15 Clinton Nain 51 Vanessa Gillen, General Manager 15 Jedess Hudson 52 THEME 2O17 Karen Reys 53 FAMILY VALUES 17 Steve Tranby Murgha 54 Taritah Von Roehl 55 CIAF ART AWARDS 19 CAIRNS ART GALLERY ART FAIR Daniel Boyd: Bitter Sweet 57 Erub Arts 21 Lei It On 59 Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre 22 Greg Semu: BLOOD RED 59 Lockhart River Arts 23 MIArt - Mornington Island Art 24 SATELLITE EVENTS 6O Moa Art Centre 25 WANDAN (FUTURE) 61 Nganthanun Bamawi Bayan 26 CIAF FASHION PERFORMANCE Pormpuraaw Arts & Cultural Centre 27 CIAF CONVERSATIONS - 62 Wik And Kugu Aurukun Art Centre 28 ARTIST TALKS - WORKSHOPS Yarrabah Arts & Cultural Precinct 29 SATELLITE EXHIBITIONS 63 INDIGENOUS ART CENTRE ALLIANCE 3O ART FAIR MAP 64 CIAF MAP OF ART CENTRES 31 SPONSORS & PARTNERS 67 ART AWARDS SPONSORS 96
Opposite: Sid Bruce Short Joe, Diamond learns to climb tree, Acrylic on canvas
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As Governor of Queensland and Patron of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), and in acknowledging First Nations Patron, Henrietta Fourmile-Marrie, I welcome both local and international visitors to CIAF, this wonderfully uplifting expression of the rich Indigenous heritage and culture so important to the unfolding story of our Australian continent. Since it began in 2OO9, CIAF has developed an enviable reputation as one of our State’s pre-eminent annual celebrations of art and culture. His Excellency In June this year I visited, with my wife Kaye, art centres in Lockhart the Honourable River and Aurukun, both north of Cairns. I spoke to many artists and Paul de Jersey AC curators, all of whom confirmed CIAF’s intrinsic value in providing a public platform to share stories of culture and country, and to sell GOVERNOR OF artistic works. QUEENSLAND, The event itself continues to provide for visitors – and indeed for all PATRON - CAIRNS exhibitors – opportunities for beneficial cultural exchange, exchange INDIGENOUS ART FAIR which ultimately builds precious goodwill in our State. In short, CIAF is an event remarkable for the vibrancy and authenticity of its offerings, and its now State-defining aspect. I thank the CIAF Board, staff and volunteers who have worked so diligently in bringing to vibrant fruition these three days of festivities. I also thank CIAF’s many sponsors and donors for their generous support, including those who this year aided in the establishment of the inaugural 2O17 CIAF Art Awards. Kaye and I wish you all an enriching and memorable CIAF experience in tropical Cairns. Celebrate it to the full!
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As Patron First Nations of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, and also on behalf of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people, the traditional owners of Gimuy, now known as Cairns, and of the land on which CIAF takes place, I would like to welcome you all, locals and visitors to the region alike, to what has now become one of our region’s premiere events. Most of all, I would like to extend a special welcome to and an acknowledgement of our First Nations’ artists, many who are from our regional communities throughout north Queensland and the Torres Strait – the people who ultimately give CIAF its extraordinary Henrietta reputation as the country’s pre-eminent Indigenous Art Fair. To you all – our visual artists who work in and explore many different media, Fourmile-Marrie our fashion designers and models, our musicians and dancers, and all PATRON FIRST NATIONS our Indigenous entrepreneurs and business people who are also part CAIRNS INDIGENOUS of the wider CIAF community and who participate in and support not only CIAF itself, but also its many satellite events. ART FAIR I would particularly like to acknowledge and thank our inaugural award sponsors. Such awards are particularly important, not only for the financial rewards and opportunities for professional development they bestow on our outstanding achievers, but also for the particular recognition they bring to the recipients. CIAF also exists in an increasingly competitive environment as more and more First Nations art festivals and fairs are emerging around the country. CIAF must remain steadfast in encouraging the excellence and diversity of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from Queensland, many of whom have already achieved both national and international acclaim. The on-going support of our local arts education and training centres and venues is also essential in building up the skills and professionalism of our artists, musicians, dancers, fashion designers and actors contributing to CIAF. It is in this context that I am also proud to announce that the Cairns Campus of CQ University, this year, began offering a bachelor degree in creative industries with courses in music, dance, drama and Indigenous arts. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates in the years to come will have opportunities to contribute to and expand CIAF’s showcase of northern talent to ensure that CIAF remains unique in our increasingly crowded festival world. In our collective endeavours to maintain the pre-eminence of CIAF, I would also like to acknowledge the work and effort of our local Indigenous arts organisations and the support of the Cairns Regional Council, the Queensland Government and the Australia Council for the Arts. I would also like to acknowledge the continued leadership of the CIAF board of directors, the CIAF team who put it all together, and the support of our many sponsors and partners, all of whom are ultimately responsible for making CIAF happen. And once again, to you all – the artists, the gallery owners and curators, our communities, sponsors, our visitors and international guests, bilan gudan Gimuy.
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Staged over three action-packed days, on the waterfront and throughout the city, the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2O17 program of events is set to deliver an unforgettable, inclusive experience. With spectacular art shows and exhibitions to traditional and contemporary music and dance, signature fashion performances and film and knowledge sharing, CIAF is a joyful celebration of contemporary Indigenous arts and culture offering something for Hon Annastacia everyone. Palaszczuk MP The Queensland Government supports CIAF through the four year $12.6 million Backing Indigenous Arts Initiative, which aims to build PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND a stronger, more sustainable and ethical Aboriginal and Torres Strait AND MINISTER FOR Islander arts industry. THE ARTS This year I am proud to partner with CIAF to support the Premier’s Award for Excellence category in the inaugural CIAF Art Awards, which will recognise and reward the most outstanding Indigenous art work exhibited at the Art Fair. Since 2OO9, CIAF has grown to be one of the most recognised art experiences in Australia. It is a significant tourism drawcard for the region and an essential creative outlet for our artists, Indigenous Art Centres and the wider community. I am thrilled to see some of Queensland’s Indigenous Art Centres and artists featured in CIAF are gaining success internationally. The work of Pormpuraaw, Erub Arts and Girringun, including the environmentally and culturally significant GhostNets sculptures, have been showcased in exhibitions in Monaco, Geneva and Paris in the past year. I congratulate CIAF for working to keep culture strong in our communities, while also showcasing the depth and richness of Queensland Indigenous art and stories.
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It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, one of Queensland’s many great event experiences here in Tropical North Queensland. Events like the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair are vital to Queensland’s tourism prosperity, engaging visitors with the locals and the community, and creating memorable experiences. The Palaszczuk Government is proud to support this event through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Destination Events Program, which Hon Kate Jones MP helps drive visitors to the destination, increase expenditure, support QUEENSLAND MINISTER jobs and foster community pride. FOR TOURISM AND There is a story to tell in every Queensland event and I hope these MAJOR EVENTS stories help inspire you to experience more of what this great State has to offer. Congratulations to the event organisers and all those involved in delivering the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and I encourage you to take some time to explore the diverse visitor experiences throughout Tropical North Queensland.
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On behalf of Cairns Regional Council, it’s my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2O17 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. Each year, CIAF brings together talented artists from across the Far North and Queensland in a celebration of Indigenous culture and art. Now in its eighth year, CIAF has grown to be recognised as a world- class art event that attracts tens of thousands of art enthusiasts from across Australia and internationally. Councillor In a time when there is great focus on Reconciliation, CIAF Bob Manning encourages a culture of respect and recognition of our state’s rich Indigenous history and celebrates its role in our community. MAYOR OF CAIRNS CIAF offers a platform for emerging and established Indigenous artists to reach an international market; and an opportunity for collectors to source unique, quality artworks that are deserving of pride of place in any collection. To those of you who have travelled to attend CIAF, welcome. I hope you are able to take the time to enjoy our city’s hospitality and explore our many wonderful attractions. I’d like to congratulate everyone involved in presenting CIAF 2O17. As Deputy Chairman of the CIAF Board, I know the hard work that goes into bringing this event together and the passion that drives those behind it. And finally, to the artists whose work will be displayed. Thank you for sharing your talents and your culture and to being part of this wonderful event for Cairns.
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On behalf of the CIAF Board, I acknowledge our hosts, the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji as traditional custodians of the land on which CIAF takes place. I would like to acknowledge CIAF Patrons His Excellency Paul De Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, and Henrietta Fourmile Marrie, Patron First Nations. It is an honour to be the Chair of the CIAF Board of Directors, and I am delighted to work alongside my fellow Directors, the Executive Management team and CIAF staff to deliver another exciting Art Fair. I Tom Mosby also warmly welcome and thank the participating galleries, art centres and artists for their contribution to another outstanding CIAF program. CIAF BOARD CHAIRPERSON CIAF 2O17 promises to be an immersive arts and cultural experience that captures the diversity and vibrancy that Indigenous Queensland has on offer. I acknowledge the invaluable partnerships that contribute to the experience such as the commissioning by the National Gallery of Victoria of 3O hand held female dance objects, premiering at CIAF 2O17, from Warraber (Sue Island) in the Torres Strait, as well as a collaborative project with the Cairns Art Gallery that celebrates the Lei tradition of the region. We aim to continue with similar commissioning projects in future CIAF’s to encourage and support the creation and presentation of bold, new and innovative art practices. I also acknowledge the Cairns Art Gallery and our local participating arts and cultural partners for their invaluable contribution to the CIAF experience; Umi Arts, KickArts Contemporary Arts, Tanks Art Centre, Canopy Art Centre and the Indigenous Art Centre Alliance, to name a few. We are pleased to present as part of CIAF 2O17 the inaugural CIAF Art Awards, and I gratefully acknowledge the award sponsors, Queensland Government, Cairns Regional Council, Copyright Agency /Viscopy, Marsh Properties and Fibre Optics. We are unable to deliver CIAF without the support from our many sponsors and broader Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. I thank our many friends, volunteers, donors, Government and corporate partners who contribute immeasurably to the success of CIAF every year. I gratefully acknowledge the ongoing support of Queensland Government through the Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland, and Cairns Regional Council through Mayor Bob Manning. July is always an excellent time to visit Cairns and Tropical North Queensland, and CIAF can only add to this region becoming an annual seasonal destination for all our national and international friends. Welcome to CIAF 2O17 and enjoy.
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Life is always inspiring when you live, breathe and contemplate CIAF. In coming up with this year’s theme, I wanted to challenge the conservative concept of “family values”, a notion that places western ethics and morals at the fore. Artists divulge that First Peoples’ have another take on the concept, inviting you into their world, which by the way has nothing to do with western idealism. The work is a survey of stoicism and majesty, of flamboyance and whimsicality. This plays out at both the Art Fair and the Tanks Arts Centre, under the title Family Values. Janina Harding Often, as First Peoples’ we take our “family” for granted, we can ARTISTIC DIRECTOR overlook the complexities and de-value its agency. Throughout the two exhibitions you’ll see the term “family values” defiantly reimagined where all things that relate to our notion of family are realised. The exhibitions present a collective experience of family history, totems, protectors, business, knowledge and land. Disclosing a point of difference that presents a juxtaposition or defiant detachment to the western construct. CIAF 2O17 offers the visitor an extensive schedule of artist’s talks, workshops, demonstrations, conversations, and live performances. A direct access to artists up front and personal, as they describe their practice, sharing their stories through song and dance and inform us about pertinent issues of the day. CIAF 2O17 is truly an immersive cultural experience, enabling visitors to take their time and to share a meaningful dialogue with Queensland First Peoples’.
It’s so nice to welcome you all to CIAF 2O17. As you can imagine a lot of hard work, thought and passion has gone into creating this wonderful event. I want to acknowledge the fabulous partners, sponsors and supporters who continue to ensure we are able to present a world class event in Cairns. Without their continued support of our now not-for profit organisation, we would be unable to continue to support the Indigenous artists and performers of Qld. CIAF has a strong vision for the future and we want to continue to grow each year. Our new initiative of the CIAF Art Awards is such an Vanessa Gillen exciting addition and we are so grateful for the sponsors who have GENERAL MANAGER committed to this. I also want to acknowledge the team of wonderful and talented people behind this event I am so grateful to work with them. Also for the second year we have included a Volunteer program and are so appreciative of these young Indigenous students from around Cairns who are happy to give their time and energy to making CIAF an even better experience for everyone. Enjoy all that is CIAF 2O17. Opposite: Irene Namok, Acrylic on linen
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FAMILY VALUES An artistic response to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander notion of family. Essentially, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families are complex systems that are at the core of cultural knowledge and it’s passing on to the next generation. Extended families are key to knowledge sharing, providing structure, support and identity to individuals and the community. Sometimes there is a dis-connect from the family structure, and more often than not resilience prevails, and individuals find family members who may not be of the same blood but simply people that support, guide and reinforce their Aboriginality. Whatever the circumstance First Peoples’ are generally close to their family. Cousins are brothers and sisters, aunties are mums, uncles are dads, there is an undeniable closeness to family that does not exist in western society. Families provide identity, a sense of sharing and caring and being loved. Artists will create works which follow the threads of family connections through community, through generations, through homelands and identity, to discover the scope and nature of contemporary family values amongst Queensland First Peoples.
Leigh Namponan, Garry Namponan, Vernon Marbendinar, Various Ku’ ( camp dogs), Acrylic and Binders on Milk wood
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Awards announced at 8pm Thursday 13th July – CIAF Opening Night Party People’s Choice Award – announced at CIAF Closing Ceremony on Sunday 16th July, 3.15pm
The CIAF Art Awards support the professional ART AWARD CATEGORIES development of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. The Premier’s Award for EXCELLENCE: $15,OOO prize awarded to the artist for most The Awards encourage artists to increase their outstanding work. profile and creative capacity in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. INNOVATION: $1O,OOO prize awarded to the artist that presents an innovative experience There is no application process to enter, all through medium, narrative or practice. eligible works on display within the Art Fair (Sponsored by Copyright Agency/Viscopy) space will be up for selection. These include works presented by Queensland Indigenous Art CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL ART CENTRE Centres (IACA members), Local and Commercial AWARD: $1O,OOO prize awarded to most Galleries, Independent Artists and Guest Artists. outstanding response to the CIAF annual theme for the Art Fair, by a Queensland Indigenous Art Centre. EMERGING: $5,OOO prize awarded to the artist (sponsored by Marsh Property) PEOPLE’S CHOICE: $5,OOO prize awarded to the artist whose work receives the most votes by the general public attending the CIAF Art Fair. Cast your vote for your choice on the Art Fair. (Sponsored by Fibre Optics NQ)
Judges for 2O17 Tony Albert, Artist Tina Baum, Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art at the National Gallery of Australia Maud Page, Deputy Director and Director of Collections at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
With thanks to
ProudlyProudly supported supported by by the the Queensland Queensland Government Government
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Norr Kauco, Reef Lei, various sizes from 6Ocm upwards, materials- ghost net, wire, rope, resin, seeds, clay beads, shells and thongs. ARTISTS Jimmy Kenny Lorenzo Ketchell Images by Lynnette Griffiths Ellarose Savage Thaiday Nancy Naawi Emma Gela Jimmy John Racy Oui-Pitt Ethel Charlie Thaiday Solomon Charlie Florence Gutchen Lavinia Ketchell
ERUB ARTS
Erub, Darnley Island Erub, also known as Darnley Island, is one of the Torres Strait, Queensland, 4875 most remote communities in Australia, located Australia 16O km northeast of Queensland’s Cape York T +61 (O) 7 4O9O O827 Peninsula. [email protected] This beautiful volcanic island, situated in deep www.erubarts.com.au turquoise waters on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, is home to approximately 4OO Erubam le. The centre specialises in Ghost Net (derelict and abandoned fishing nets) sculpture, wood-fired Erub Arts works to revitalise Erubam le culture ceramics, works on paper, textiles and jewellery. and share it with the world. In the last two years Erub has had international success with major Erub Arts has focussed on the collaborative Ghost Net exhibitions at the Oceanographic ethos of bringing indigenous and non-indigenous Museum, Monaco, Ethnographic Museum, people together, enriching artistic practice and Geneva and The Asian Civilisations Museum, cultural exchange, building participation and Singapore. intergenerational learning. Ethel Thomas, Burrkunda (detail) SPP on canvas, 2O17.
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Nephi Denham, Girringun Bagu, Nancy Cowan, Girringun Bagu, Emily Murray, ARTISTS Girringun Bagu, Theresa Beeron, Girringun Bagu, Debra Murray, Girringun Bagu Theresa Beeron Emily Murray Nancy Cowan Ethel Murray Abe Muriata Ninney Murray Alison Murray
GIRRINGUN ABORIGINAL ART CENTRE
235 Victoria Street experience of living demonstrates that families Cardwell, Queensland, 4849 and communities are stronger through working Australia together to share the fun, the food, the fishing, T +61 (O) 7 4O66 83OO the camping and the fundamentals of life. F +61 (O) 7 4O66 2466 Contemporary life embraces the old ways and [email protected] the new ways, the old and the young. Cameras www.art.girringun.com.au and computers and materials capture what happens today and yet older minds provide the catalyst for how lives are lived. The country, though much changed, continues to support its My country My traditions people with the stories which are embedded in My language My family the landscape, the bush tucker it provides, the My values camping sites and fishing holes that have been These extraordinary expressions of family frequented for thousands of years, the farming and country arise from lived experiences of jobs they undertake and the houses where the artists who have contributed work. The they live.
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Thelma Hobson, Maaka – Message Stick, Acrylic on linen.
ARTISTS Irene Namok Margery Accoom Rosella Namok Patrick Butcher Evelyn Omeenyo Silas Hobson Fiona Omeenyo Thelma Hobson Evelyn Sandy
LOCKHART RIVER ARTS
1 Piiramo Street artists and welcoming back three of the original Lockhart River, Queensland, 4871 ‘Lockhart River Art Gang’ members. Australia Channelling their creative energies into the 2O17 T +61 (O) 7 4O6O 7341 CIAF theme- Family Values, Lockhart River artists [email protected] have concentrated on producing paintings, www.lockhartriverart.com.au works on paper and ceramics for the 2O17 CIAF Art Fair and Art Market. Artists’ works document ancestral spirits, traditional lands, the collection and use of native plants and family activities. The Lockhart River Art Centre is nestled between The Lockhart River Arts Centre is a not for profit Quintel Beach and Kutini Payamu (Iron Range) Indigenous Arts Corporation that encourages national park on the eastern coast of Cape York. naturally gifted Indigenous Lockhart River artists With over 2O registered artists, Lockhart River to express and produce arts through paintings, Art Centre is ever evolving, showcasing new prints, ceramics, and traditional crafts.
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Ethel Thomas, Burrkunda, Acrylic on linen
ARTISTS Amanda Jane Gabori Netta Loogatha Elsie Gabori May Moodoonuthi (Estate of) Agnes Kohler Paula Paul Amy Loogatha Ethel Thomas Dolly Loogatha Betty Williams (nee Yarak)
MIART - MORNINGTON ISLAND ART
Mornington Island Art canvas, artists from the Lardil and Kaiadilt tribes 1 Lardil Street, Gununa, have addressed this year’s CIAF theme of Family Mornington Island, Queensland, 4871 Values. Revisiting the process of body marking Australia artists have symbolically captured ritualistic T +61 (O) 7 4745 7215 scarification (burrkunda) and paint up depicting [email protected] the two unique groups. www.morningtonisland.com.au Through their recent works specifically created for CIAF 2O17, MIArt artists implicitly talk about Mornington Island artists continue to expand their family’s deep rooted connection to ‘the old their skills for this year’s Cairns Indigenous Art people,’ ie. the past generations that have gone Fair. Concentrating on large works on paper and by, to culture and traditional homeland.
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Maria Ware, Hand woven baskets, Raffia and seaweed cord
ARTISTS Patrick Baira Tenny Elisala Solomon Booth George Gabey David Bosun Paula Savage Fiona Elisala Maria Ware
MOA ART CENTRE
PO Box 124 Islands and features new works, based on the Kubin Village, Queensland, 4875 artist’s seafaring heritage of the Torres Strait’s. Australia For CIAF 2O17, Moa artists have produced T +61 (O) 7 4O69 4993 a selection of generous relief works, colour [email protected] reduction lino-cut prints and colourful multi- www.moaart.com.au plate etchings. Responding to the 2O17 theme of ‘Family Values’ Moa have put a new light on several mediums taking their stories to the next The artists of Ngalmun Lagau Minaral Arts (Moa Island) have continued the momentum of last level. year’s exhibition at KickArts to produce a new Large, colourful and filled with details of suite of works for CIAF 2O17. seafaring life, Moa Artists bring their enthusiasm Moa Island is located in the Western Torres Strait to CIAF 2O17.
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Wanda Gibson, Jaan, Acrylic on canvas
ARTISTS Madge Bowen Daisy Hammlot Dora Deemal Grace Rosendale Wanda Gibson
NGANTHANUN BAMAWI BAYAN
1 Flierl Street The Hope Vale Arts & Cultural Centre is located Hope Vale, Queensland, 4895 on the Eastern Cape York coast just north of Australia Cooktown and was established in 2OO9. The T +61 (O) 7 4O6O 9111 Centre includes the Nganthanum Bamawi Bayan [email protected] Gallery, as well as a workshop area where local www.hopevalearts.com artists work daily. Hope Vale Arts & Cultural Centre is at the heart of the Guugu Yimithirr culture and supports local people of all ages in the intergenerational sharing and preservation of culture.
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Dave Holroyd, Brown Whaler, Ghostnet sculpture. Photograph Paul Jakubowski
ARTISTS Steven Kepper Christine Holroyd Katherine Ngullametta David Holroyd Kim Norman Jeannie Holroyd Michael Norman Mylene Holroyd Sid Bruce Short Joe
PORMPURAAW ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE c/- Pormpuraaw Post Office This is a priceless collection of cultural Pormpuraaw, Queensland, 4871 knowledge to be shared with everyone. Australia The artists have recently returned from Paris, T +61 (O) 437 172 758 France where their ghost net works were [email protected] installed at the Aquarium de Paris – Cinéaqua. www.pormpuraawartculture.com Following Paris they launched a show at The United Nations in NYC. The UN is launching Artists represented by the Pormpuraaw Arts & a world wide campaign titled “Defending The Cultural Centre have had a very busy 18 months. Worlds Oceans”. Pormpuraaw ghost net art Preparing two international shows in Paris and creates awareness to important environmental NYC. CIAF 2O17 is very important to them and issues. Later this year Pormpuraaw is scheduled they are committed to being there with new to visit the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland creations. Pormpuraaw artists base their work and scheduled is a solo exhibition at Kluge-Ruhe on their cultural knowledge of song lines and Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of their relationship with marine life. Their CIAF Virginia. 2O17 collection includes, large-scale ghost net Known for their large ghost net works, cultural sculptures, works on paper and paintings. Their stories and liberal use of colours, Pormpuraaw latest publication ‘Pormpuraaw Cultural Uses for artists continue to grow from strength to Plants’ will also be available for purchase. strength.
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Garry Namponan, Little champ Ku’, Baby Ku’ Cheeky, Ochre pigment on Milk wood
ARTISTS Bruce Bell Garry Namponan Sammy Kerindun Leigh Namponan Vernon Marbendinar Roderick Yunkaporta David Marpoondin
WIK AND KUGU AURUKUN ART CENTRE
Themp Street carving and fibre art having a long tradition Aurukun, Queensland, 4871 with the Wik and Kugu people of the region. For Australia example, the sculptures from the Aurukun region T +61 (O) 7 4O6O 6843 are primarily based on totemic animals and [email protected] plants. Aurukun has expanded its creativity into print making and revisited casting in aluminium sharing this profound culture in contemporary The Wik & Kugu Arts and Craft Centre is located in contexts. Aurukun, on the north-west tip of the Cape York Penninsula. Screen printing has been embraced as a new way to share the creativity of the people as well Each of the individuals of the Wik & Kugu as create employment opportunities. The Wik community belong to one of five clan groups; Sara, Winchanam, Apalech, Putch and Wanam. & Kugu Arts and Craft Centre provides a safe Each clan has its own unique living history and environment, where the rich and ancient cultural understanding of the land as well as interlinked traditions of the Wik, Wik Waya and Kugu people connections with other clans. The art of the are maintained, while promoting an emphatic community reflects these relationships with bridge between the past, present and future.
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Valmai Pollard, MYEE “Sea Food”, Mono print
ARTISTS Edna Ambrym Valmai Pollard Ruben Ambrym Philomena Yeatman Andrew Garrett Jr Elverina Johnson
YARRABAH ARTS & CULTURAL PRECINCT
Back Beach Road The Precinct features the culturally significant Yarrabah, Queensland, 4871 Menmuny Museum, Arts & Cultural Centre, Australia traditional dance ground, woodworking shed, T +61 (O) 7 4O56 9154 pond and rainforest boardwalk, all co-located F +61 (O) 7 4O56 946O [email protected] to create a cultural hub for the local community. Yarrabah artists produce a variety of quality work The Yarrabah Arts & Cultural Precinct is a including pottery, paintings, woven baskets, dynamic space for local artists and community members to come together, gain skills and monoprints, works on paper, woodworking increase opportunities towards employment and textiles and have been receiving national and self-determination. recognition for their artistic talents since 2OO2.
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IACA - SUPPORTING CULTURALLY, STRONG BEST PRACTICE INDIGENOUS ART ENTERPRISES
IACA, The Indigenous Art Centre Alliance, is living in remote communities - they nurture the peak body that supports the community- and advance artistic skills and careers, but owned Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander also play a vital role in the social well-being art centres of Far North Queensland. There capacity for artists, members, staff and their are 13 member art centres and one arts hub in communities. Art centres give opportunities to the IACA membership with approximately 45O artists; most importantly, they provide places artists in the group. They are situated across to develop and tell their stories in whatever far north Queensland and include: art form they endeavour, whilst staying on • Badhulgaw Kuthinaw Mudh community. (Badu Art Centre), Badu Island The management and operation of an art • Bana Yirriji Art and Cultural Centre, centre in a remote community is an isolated Wujal Wujal and complex job, requiring a highly committed • Erub Erwer Meta (Erub Arts), Darnley Island approach to advocate for artists and members. • Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, Cardwell IACA works to develop and progress the • Hopevale Arts & Culture Centre, Hopevale economic development of artists through • Lockhart River Art Centre, Lockhart River supporting their art centres, building the • Mornington Island Arts, Mornington Island profile of Queensland Indigenous art, and • Ngalmun Lagau Minaral Art Centre supporting efforts towards the maintenance (Moa Arts), Mua Island and celebration of the rich and diverse culture • Pormpuraaw Arts & Cultural Centre, of FNQ Indigenous communities. Of utmost Pormpuraaw importance to IACA and art centre members • Wei’num Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander is ensuring the highest integrity in the Arts & Craft Corporation, Weipa production, documentation and marketing of • Wik and Kugu Arts & Craft Centre, Aurukun art created through art centres. • Yalanji Arts, Mossman At CIAF, you have the unique opportunity to • Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Precinct, Yarrabah explore the wonderful variety and diversity of • Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Thursday Island paintings, prints, sculpture, textiles, woven The IACA member artists are proud to be the objects and more, knowing the artwork you major contributors to the CIAF 2O17 Exhibition buy comes directly from the art centre, owned and Art Markets. The work emerging from and operated by Indigenous people. Many the remote communities of Far North QLD is artists travel to CIAF to share their stories and fresh, varied and exciting; each has its own connect with you, to meet and talk with you. distinctive style and character that reflects the When you purchase an artwork you know your unique land and sea country and traditional choice is from the artist and proceeds are culture of this diverse region. Beginning in passed on directly to the artist. Thank you for 2O12, IACA has established and developed your interest in Far North QLD Indigenous art the capability to work strongly with member and IACA hope you enjoy CIAF 2O17. art centres to put Far North QLD Indigenous art Phil Rist, President on the state, national and international stage. of IACA CIAF plays a strong role in the development Management and promotion of IACA member artists work. Committee and Pamela Bigelow, Art centres play a crucial role for artists IACA Manager
30 CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 2O17 CIAF MAP OF ART CENTRES
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h Dalrymple Islet rt o N Keats Island Marsden Island Erub (Darnley Island) rance Stewart Island nt Gabba Island E t Yorke Island s a Rennel Island r Cap Islet e Gr Layoak Islet Zagai Island Flinde Yam Island Bourke Island Maer Island Murray Islands Mabuiag Island Aureed Island Mimi Islet Jervis Reef Dove Islet Roberts Islet Sassie Island Coconut Island Halfway Island Moa IslandBet Islet Ba Suarji Island Badu Island nk s Getullai Island Sue Island Cha Poll Island TORRES nnel Mt Ernest Island STRAIT West Island Hawkesbury Island Yule Entrance Yule Channel Seven Reefs
East Strait Island Wednesday Island Hammond Island Dugong Island Booby Goods Island Island Friday Island Muralug WaibenHorn Island (Thursday Island) Wasaga Cape York Prince of Wales Island Strait d Albany Island ur Islan Cape Cornwall avo sion Somerset ses EndePos Newcastle Simpson Seisia Bay Bay New Mapoon Umagico Bamaga Injinoo Injinoo ARAFURA SEA
Weipa Lockhart River
Aurukun CAPE YORK PENINSULA
Pormpuraaw HopeVale GULF OF CARPENTARIA Cooktown Wujal Wujal Mossman Gorge Mornington Island Cairns Yarrabah Mareeba QUEENSLAND Innisfail Burketown Cardwell Indigenous Art Centres Ingham Indigenous Art Centres Badhulgaw Kuthinaw Mudh, Badu Island and hubs are located Bana Yirriji Art and Cultural Centre, Wujal Wujal throughout Queensland. Erub Erwer Meta, Darnley Island Townsville They provide artists Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, Cardwell with studio space, Hope Vale Arts and Cultural Centre, Hope Vale materials, instruction Lockhart River Arts, Lockhart River and opportunities to Mornington Island Art, Mornington Island build skills and develop Moa Arts creative networks. Pormpuraaw Art and Culture Centre, Pormpuraaw Wik and Kugu Arts and Craft Centre, Aurukun Yalanji Arts, Mossman Gorge Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Centre, Yarrabah Hubs MAPS Gab Titui Cultural Centre (Thusday Island) Wei’Num Aboriginal Corporation, Weipa Indigenous Art Centres Art hubs
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32 CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 2O17 LOCAL GALLERIES
Opposite: Jeannie Holroyd, Sea Turtle Totem, etching
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Margaret Mara, Inner Divergence, 2O17, Hahnemuhle Etching. Photograph courtesy of Gallery
ARTISTS Sandra Ase Laurie Nona Aiona Tala Gaidan Jr Margaret Mara Joseph Au Eral Saub Daphne de Jersey Matilda Nona
BLACK SQUARE ARTS
294 Severin St, presented and produced for this year’s Cairns Cairns, Queensland, 487O Indigenous Art Fair. Australia T +61 (O) 488 O3O O34 Wei’Num and Badu artists continue to share E [email protected] their understanding and knowledge of their www.blacksquarearts.com respective countries, cultural practices and customs, with works on paper and paintings.
Black Square Arts is proud to present art work This amazing collection of new work has been from Badu and Wei’Num arts centres. Although produced in residencies, workshops and general they are distinctively different geographically, studio practice in their homes and Art Centres they share commonality in the art works respectively.
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Glen Mackie (Kei Kalak), Greedy Mokan, Vinylcut, blend-rolled, 2O16, Edition of 2O. Photograph courtesy of Gallery
ARTISTS Sheryl Burchill Roy McIvor Heather Koowootha Joel Ngallametta Glen Mackie (Kei Kalak) Daniel O’Shane
CANOPY ART CENTRE
124 Grafton St, and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, the Cairns, Queensland, 487O Fremantle Print Award, the Silk Cut Award and Australia National Works on Paper (Daniel O’Shane was T +61 (O) 7 4O41 4678 the Grand Prize Winner of the last two awards). E [email protected] www.canopyartcentre.com Within the Canopy building is housed various large exhibition spaces, including one dedicated to exhibiting the work of artists from Pormpuraaw
Art Centre. The nationally recognised Editions Situated in the heart of Cairns, Canopy Art Centre is a hub for Far Nth Qld indigenous artists Tremblay Print Workshop, draws artists from – mentoring, developing skills, encouraging far and wide, including remote and island and providing opportunities to showcase their communities. Here artists work collaboratively work in high profile exhibitions and events, both with resident Master Printer Teho Tremblay in a nationally and internationally. Canopy artists large range of print mediums, with an emphasis have been shortlisted for the Telstra Aboriginal on technical excellence and storytelling.
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Freshwater I, 2O17, Ink on Paper, 76cm x 56cm. Photograph courtesy of Gallery
ARTISTS Lisa Michl ko-manggen Stephen Patterson Dorothy Edwards Marilyn Keppel Bernard Singleton Jnr Shaun Edwards
CAPE YORK ART
PO Box 568, Jnr, Stephen Patterson, Marilyn Keppel and Edmonton, Queensland, 4869 Shaun Edwards celebrate and share stories Australia from their homelands on Cape York Peninsula. Mobile: +61 (O) 429 498 935 They reveal to us some of the unique plants E [email protected] and animals to be found on Cape York and www.capeyorkart.com guide us through the spectacular landforms and meandering waterways that snake their way through the region. Supporting and developing Cape York artists and exhibiting contemporary and traditional artworks This journey, from tangled tropical rainforests of exceptional quality, continues to be the focus in the east, to the expansive open savannah of of Cape York Art in 2O17. the west, shows us that Cape York Peninsula is a Through their arts practice, Lisa Michl ko- diverse and beautiful landscape unlike anywhere manggen, Dorothy Edwards, Bernard Singleton else on Earth.
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Ken Thaiday Sr, Koiki Mabo Celebration, wood, feathers, black bamboo, plastic, nylon line, glass, beads, cork, wire, screws, nails, synthetic polymer paint. Courtesy of Gallery.
ARTISTS Arone Meeks Obery Sambo Ian Kaddy Tommy Pau Toby Cedar Ken Thaiday Sr
UMBRELLA STUDIO CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts helped change Australia for the better for future 482 Flinders Street generations. In celebration of this momentous Townsville, Queensland, 481O event, Umbrella presents a preview of some Australia of the works being presented in a forthcoming T +61 (O) 7 4772 71O9 [email protected] touring exhibition, Legacy: Reflections on Mabo. www.umbrella.org.au Curated by Gail Mabo and Jonathan McBurnie, the exhibition is set to launch on Mabo Day 2O19
and will bring together Indigenous and non- 2O17 marks the 25th Anniversary of the landmark Native Title Act, as well as the untimely Indigenous artists in the spirit of reconciliation, passing of Eddie Koiki Mabo, whose activism to celebrate a complex man for complex times.
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Member Artist and Cultural Practitioner ARTISTS Delissa Walker Art, 2O17, UMI Arts Deb Avery Simone Arnol Walter Lui Shane Wallace Thomas Bosen Arone Meeks Karen Wallace Linda Burchill Nerelle Nicol Kel Williams Melanie Hava Bernard Singleton Jnr
UMI ARTS - GALLERY OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ART
UMI Arts 335 Sheridan Street, UMI Arts is a signatory to the Australian North Cairns, Queensland, 487O Indigenous Art Code which is a system to Australia preserve and promote ethical trading in T +61 7 4O41 6152 Indigenous Art. [email protected] The UMI Arts Team together with the members www.umiarts.com.au have been busy supporting and advocating for new works and art projects that are delivered on during the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. UMI Arts is the peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Over the past twelve months Artists, Arts Islander arts and cultural hub for Far North Workers and Cultural Practitioners have been Queensland and a non-for-profit company mentoring new members, championing new work proudly managed by an all-Indigenous Board of and preparing for CIAF 2O17. Directors. Opposite: Paula Paul, Burrkunda, Acrylic on linen Credit???
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40 CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 2O17 MESSAGES
TITLE
GALLERIES
Opposite: Vernon Marbendinar, Rainbow bird 1, Acrylic and Binders on Milk wood
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ARTISTS Naomi Hobson Shirley Macnamara Claudia Moodoonuthi Cindy Thompson Jose KullaKulla Naomi Hobson, Release, Ceramic. Delma Rokeby Photograph courtesy of Alcaston Gallery Don KullaKulla Bradley Paii Alfred Thompson
ALCASTON GALLERY
11 Brunswick Street the west), including emerging ceramicists and Fitzroy, Victoria, 3O65 painter Naomi Hobson. Australia One of Queensland‘s most successful artists, T +61 (O) 3 9418 6444 Naomi Hobson has supported her community [email protected] with ceramic workshops in recent years, and for www.alcastongallery.com.au the first time our installation of Coen ceramics and paintings will surprise and delight.
Alcaston Gallery has a proud history Our installation will also include Claudia participating in CIAF from its inception, Moodoonuthi and Shirley Macnamara; representing Queensland Indigenous artists Queensland artists whose work references land, both independently and in conjunction with Art culture, climate change and lifestyle. Centres for nearly 3O years. Director Beverly Knight says, “Art lovers trust CIAF 2O17 will showcase the artists of Coen our eye and know we share the importance in central Cape York Peninsula (with the Coral of supporting artists, and their pathway to Sea to the east and the Aurukun wetlands to successful careers”.
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Sally Gabori, Dingkarri, 2O17, Archival pigment ink on Museo Portfolio rag paper.
ARTISTS Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori
BEVERLY KNIGHT ART + BUSINESS
11 Brunswick Street for her Estate (since July 2O16), Beverly Fitzroy, Victoria, 3O65 Knight was integral to the development of Australia Gabori’s career highlights including 2O13 T O4O7 974 O38 Venice Biennale, and assisting curator Bruce [email protected] McLean with the retrospective exhibition and www.beverlyknight.com.au publication Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori: Dulka Warngiid – Land of All at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Beverly Knight Art + Business pays tribute to the Art, Brisbane (21 May – 28 August 2O16) and artist Sally Gabori by launching a new series of National Gallery of Victoria (23 September 2O16 limited edition prints to encourage the wider art loving community to share the vision and great – 29 January 2O17). art of the remarkable Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Beverly Knight represents artists and artist Sally Gabori. estates in their career development, exhibition Representing Sally Gabori during her career curation, and commercial pathways including (2OO6-2O15) and subsequently as agent copyright and reproduction rights.
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Brian Robinson, Ocean Guardian, 2O17, Cast aluminium with carved mineral, 11Ocm wingspan x 155cm long x 1Ocm deep. Photograph Louis Lim. Courtesy Onespace Gallery and the UAP Collection
ARTISTS Brian Robinson
ONESPACE GALLERY
13a Gladstone Road, printmaking and public sculptures which reflect Highgate Hill, Queensland, 41O1 the tropical marine environment surrounding Australia Waiben (Thursday Island) in the Torres Strait. T +61 (O) 7 3846 O642 Robinson exhibits nationally and internationally M O418 88O 583 (John Stafford) and is collected by the National Gallery of [email protected] Australia; QAGOMA; Australian National www.onespacegallery.com.au Maritime Museum; Tjibaou Cultural Centre, New Caledonia; and Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, university of Virginia, USA. Onespace presents Robinson’s limited-edition aluminium Onespace was established by CREATIVEMOVE stingray Ocean Guardian and lino-prints which directors, John Stafford and Jodie Cox in 2O16 featured in Australia: Defending the Ocean at the to showcase contemporary art in Brisbane. UN Headquarters in New York (June 2O17) and Onespace presents Brian Robinson of the Kala will be presented by the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Lagaw and Wuthathi language groups of the Art Collection at the Charles L. Brown Science & Torres Strait, who is known for his distinctive Engineering Library until January 2O18.
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Dr Ken Thaiday Snr, Bamboo Hammerhead Shark Headdress, Plywood, acrylic paint, nylon line, steel tubing, feathers. Photograph courtesy of Australian Art Network
ARTISTS Alick Tipoti Dr Ken Thaiday Snr
SUZANNE O’CONNELL GALLERY
93 James Street fairs and events domestically. New Farm, Queensland, 4OO5 SOCG was one of the inaugural successful Australia applicants of the Catalyst arts funding scheme. T +61 (O) 7 3358 5811 The subsequent project launched contemporary [email protected] Indigenous sculptural works, such as ghost- www.suzanneoconnell.com nets, from remote Cape York & Torres Strait Islands into the international, European fine art market. Through that Australia: Defending The Suzanne O’Connell Gallery (SOCG) is one of Australia’s most respected commercial the Oceans at the Heart of Aboriginal & Torres Indigenous art galleries and has represented Strait Islander Art exhibition at the prestigious many acclaimed artists for the last 16 years. Oceanographic Museum of Monaco several SOCG has also brokered numerous acquisitions established & emerging artists were successfully of significant works to both private & public introduced to new markets, collectors and institutions in Australia and Europe. While institutions. Dr. Ken Thaiday Snr. and Alick Tipoti, spearheading new and innovative avenues for who are represented by Australian Art Network, the promotion of Indigenous art abroad SOCG were two of the key participating artists in that also remains a feature at many prominent art project.
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 45 GUEST PRESENTATION
Sik (Hand held women’s dance objects) 2O17, Warraber Island, Queensland, Kris Louis Billy, creator, artist, and Zogo Tudi Dance Team collective, maker crane feathers, cotton, wood, synthetic polymer paint, satay sticks, PVA glue. Photograph Daniel Billy
NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA
18O St Kilda Road that mimics a wave rolling over the top of the Melbourne, Victoria, 3OO4 dancers in front. The Sik appears as a circle with Australia feather-covered sticks radiating out from the T +61 (3) 862O 2436 central circle, painted with a conch shell. Each [email protected] Sik divides equally into two half circles, being www.ngv.vic.gov.au rhythmically opened and shut by the dancers. Kris Louis Billy (1952-2O11) is the original designer of the hand-held Warraber Island Sik (Hand held women’s dance objects) Women’s Sik Dancing Machines (Gethau Zamiak) Kris Louis Billy and Zogo Tudi Dance Team and the songs associated with the Sik. Kris’ collective. Guest presentation courtesy of widow, Mrs Maria Billy, granted cultural approval the National Gallery of Victoria. to produce this new edition of thirty, which were made by Elizabeth Mari, Clava Lui, Panai Billy, In 2O17, the National Gallery of Victoria partnered Sarah Billy, Daniel Billy, Robert Billy, Nasona Bob, with the Zogo Tudi Torres Strait Islander Dellas Mauga and Mulford Mauga. Corporation to commission a suite of thirty I sincerely thank the people who have played handheld women’s dance objects known as Sik. an important role in realising this suite of Sik are made on Warraber Island by members of dance machines, and extend our gratitude to the Zogo Tudi Dance Team collective, and are the community of Warraber Island, Zogo Tudi customarily used by Urab and Zogo Tudi Torres Torres Strait Islander Corporation and Cairns Strait Islander women in a dance that represents Indigenous Art Fair. We are very proud to present the white-caps of ocean waves. Women dance these striking works, in partnership with the in three rows and perform a sweeping motion 2O17 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.
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Gail Mabo at CIAF 2O16
GAIL MABO
Townsville based artist, Gail Mabo, in conjunction It was the first star ever named after a person and with Umbrella Studios Contemporary Arts, will forms part of the Southern Cross Constellation celebrate the milestone 25 years of Mabo (the and Tagai which in Torres Strait Islander culture is the creation deity represented by a constellation historic land rights decision handed down by the of stars that span across the southern sky. High Court of Australia in 1992) with a unique and For the 2O17 Art Fair, Gail has created a series of special exhibition that comprises a range of hand sculptures based on seafaring practices used crafted, cultural artworks linked to Torres Strait in the Torres Strait to navigate sea passages Islander tradition and in particular, navigation. and tides. This ancient craft of utilising natural This exhibition which is a special feature in the elements, such as coconut fibres, to craft “rope maps” to enable the navigation on the waters. Art Fair, is inspired by the Koiki star Gail’s father, Another element of Gail’s showcase is the Eddie Koiki Mabo (c. 29 June 1936 – 21 January display constellations also used on the waters, 1992) was gifted two years ago by the Sydney for navigation as well as to track tides and Observatory. seasons.
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48 CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 2O17 GUEST ARTIST
Paul Bong, Confluence Mooroobal, Vinyl cut print. Photograph courtesy of the Artist
PAUL BONG
Paul Bong (aka Bindur Bullin), is a descendant of Bong grew up around the Yattee area near Wright the Yidinji tribe who occupied the fertile rainforest Creek in Far North Queensland. He is driven to lands from Cairns in the north to Babinda in the regain the stories and culture that was lost to south and west into the Atherton Tablelands as European settlement and to share what was lost far as Kairi. His ancestral history is rooted in this region. Bong’s great-grandparents were both through his work. His grandmother, who spoke tribal elders, when all the lands were Yidinji. Yidiny, taught Bong stories and legends about His father, George, also knew the traditional the rainforest – its bush food, animals, young ways of living. He spoke the Yidinji language warriors and special places such as Babinda (Yidiny), though he wasn’t allowed to speak it Boulders and the Gordonvale Pyramid. These when he went to school. George was forced stories are the inspiration for many of his works. to reject the traditional ways and to assimilate into white society. This broke the continuity of Bong incorporates traditional designs with Bong’s culture, language and heritage from being modern techniques with each design having its passed down through the generations. own spiritual meaning.
Opposite: Fiona Elisala, Untitled, Colour reduction linocut
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 49 INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
Introduced in 2O15, the Independent Artists space is located within the Art Fair in Terminal 3. This Independent Artists space allows Queensland Indigenous artists, who are not affiliated with or showcased by an art centre, gallery or artist collective, to exhibit and sell their works at CIAF. Works within this space are selected by Curator Hetti Perkins and CIAF Artistic Director Janina Harding. Artists are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples with connection to Queensland.
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Clinton Nain, I AM THE REEF Number 3.1. Photograph courtesy of the Artist CLINTON NAIN
“I Am the Reef” The impact of climate change and the heating of the sea and the bleaching of the reef as a result Sadly, we face losing one of the oldest and is taking its toll. biggest living ecosystems on Earth, the Great Barrier Reef. Imperial colonialism, capitalism and population growth in this part of the world is having a The reef is also part of my sovereignty of the sea devastating effect on the Great Barrier Reef and and everything in it. My sovereign nations are Ku- its surrounding areas. Ku and Miriam Mer. I made this work to speak out on these environmental and social issues that we face and that concern me.
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Jedess Hudson, Bullrush, 2O17, Acrylic on Canvas
JEDESS HUDSON
Jedess Hudson is a descendent from the parts of the world and Australia, being exposed Ewamian and Western Yalangi clans of Far North to many different cultures and people. Queensland. Her Aboriginality from her father’s side and the Born to two creative parents, Jedess was taught country and farming background of her mother not only to draw on her Aboriginal heritage have been a source of inspiration to draw on for but both sides of her families. Her parents her creative journey. have encouraged and nurtured her artistic and creative talents with art, design, fashion, music With numerous trips onto country, her father has and entertainment. taught her to analyse and be aware of nature, Born in 1993, Jedess was schooled in Cairns, wildlife and bush tucker. All of these aspects are but was privileged to be able to travel to many incorporated into her artwork.
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Karen Reys, Susan Reys & Diana Wilson I AM an Artist. I AM CEED. I AM Enough. I AM Whole. I AM Medicine Woman. I AM Darrba. I AM Badjala. I AM Djiribal. I AM Grandmother. I AM Mother. I AM Daughter. I AM Sister. I AM Friend. I AM Lover. I AM a child of God. I AM.
KAREN REYS
Karen Reys is a strong Aboriginal Murri woman, Lecturer at Curtin University in 2OO4. She has artist and descendant of the Badjala, Darrba and recently returned home to Cairns to begin her Djirribal people. Her cultural lineage to Cairns practice as an Aboriginal artist, with a solo spans four generations. exhibition held at KickArts Contemporary Arts in Karen’s artworks in mixed media and 2O16. installation explore Aboriginal issues in a highly contemporary and conceptual manner. In 2OO3, Karen’s works are represented in the collection Karen gained a Bachelor of Arts (Art) at Curtin of the Berndt Museum of Anthropology at the University of Technology, Perth. She resumed a University of Western Australia, and the City of career in Indigenous education as an Associate Fremantle, Perth.
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Steve Tranby Murgha, Reef Shark
STEVE TRANBY MURGHA
My body of works relates to my past experiences inside connects, from either a memory of my late on country fishing and hunting which takes me and renowned Grandfather GOODAJI - Enoch to places that are sacred. I like it when a place Tranby or the many family members around me has been around long enough that there is a that paint or sketch. kind of tension between the way it was originally I draw and paint mainly from the moments of designed by nature to look and the way it looks being shown my Grandfather’s collection of now. works and embed these feelings into my own “My work is a constant search for the best way to paintings. interpret the animals I see or dream of.” Most of the artworks show the common shapes My works are of earthy tones complimented of animals which become finished off with a with bright natural pigments and even a touch of slight abstract and traditional twist. glitter which breath a touch of life into the final I have many more pieces which I have begun and piece. completed which I hope to showcase on a bigger I see totems and how they exist when something scale in the future.
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Taritah Von Roehl, Connection (detail), Acrylic on canvas TARITAH VON ROEHL
Born in 1986 Taritah Von Roehl is connected time Taritah developed a style of painting that with the Aboriginal language groups of Mt Garnet helped her to express herself as an artist with and Mossman Gorge regions. Taritah spent her a very unique style - very different from other childhood growing up with family in the town artists in her family and artists from the same of Innisfail where she later moved to Cairns to region. attend high school. Taritah works predominantly Taritah has been fortunate to sell her artworks; in the medium of acrylic painting. locally, interstate, nationally and internationally Taritah was fond of painting from a young age but to many private buyers from around the world. it was later in life where she found a passion for Taritah has also applied images of her artworks painting artworks that represented the animals to; souvenirs and clothing making her art very and environments of Far North Queensland. Over versatile.
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 55 Daniel Boyd, Untitled, 2O13, Oil and archival glue on linen, 183 x 137.5 cm. Collection of Karel and Ivan Wheen. © Daniel Boyd
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DANIEL BOYD: BITTER SWEET 24 June – 1O September 2O17 Presented in partnership with Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
In 2O17 the Cairns Art Gallery is presenting our history continues to be dominated by three exhibitions for the Cairns Indigenous Eurocentric views. Art Fair (CIAF): Daniel Boyd: Bitter Sweet, Greg Semu: BLOOD RED and Lei it on: Lei in For Boyd it is very important that Aboriginal contemporary art practice from the Torres and Torres Strait Islander people continue to Strait Islands. create dialogues from their own perspective to challenge the subjective history that has Daniel Boyd’s exhibition Bitter Sweet, is been created. Many of his works are about presented in partnership with CIAF and brings interpreting the space where historical or together major works that trace the hidden iconic figures become lost or mythologised history of slavery in Far North Queensland that over time, rendering them susceptible to resulted in 6O,OOO South Sea Islander people being taken to work in sugarcane plantations manipulation and reinterpretation. from the mid-18OOs and early 19OOs. Bitter Sweet examines narratives of the Daniel Boyd was born in Cairns in 1982 and Pacific Islands as a ‘paradise’, and the life is one of Australia’s most innovative and of Pacific Islanders in relation to slavery and exciting young contemporary artists. His work the sugarcane industry, and their effect on questions the romantic notions that surround descendants’ lives in Far North Queensland, the birth of Australia and the ways in which including on the artist’s own ancestors.
Above: Daniel Boyd, Untitled (BNH), 2O13, Oil and archival glue on canvas, 122 x 168cm. National Gallery of Australia Collection 2O13.3985. Photo courtesy of Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney © Daniel Boyd
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 57 Segar Passi, Helen Dick, Garee Kaigey, Mary Kaigey, Rita Lui, Beverley Mabo, Helen Mabo, Delina Noah, Messiah Luzab Lera Kaubo Arsir (The whole island of Mer, making things, making lei), 2O17, mixed media, 17O x 1O7 x 12 cm (variable), Commissioned by National Gallery of Victoria.
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LEI IT ON 24 June – 27 August 2O17 Presented in partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Lei it on is a collaboration between Cairns Art collections of the National Gallery of Victoria Gallery and the National Gallery of Victoria and and Cairns Art Gallery. is supported by Gab Titui Cultural Centre. The Workshops provided artists with the exhibition presents a captivating collection of opportunity to make work, share stories and contemporary lei and body adornment from learn new skills. More than forty exceptional lei the Torres Strait Islands. were produced using new materials combined In April 2O17, curators from the National Gallery with found and recycled materials interwoven of Victoria and Cairns Art Gallery travelled to and natural resources collected on the the Torres Strait to deliver workshops with islands. artists on Thursday Island, Saibai Island, Mer Lei it on reveals and celebrates the unique (Murray Island), Erub (Darnley Island), Mua customary and contemporary practices of lei, (Moa Island), and Badu. The purpose of the which are often created for traditional dance workshops was to develop a collection of and cultural celebrations, in the Torres Strait contemporary lei for the exhibition and the Islands.
GREG SEMU: BLOOD RED 12 July – 17 September 2O17 Supported by Australia Council for the Arts and Arts Queensland
Greg Semu’s exhibition BLOOD RED, region, Semu has worked like a filmmaker brings together a body of new, large-scale with the local community, to re-enact and photographic works completed in Coen, photograph the brutal evidence of Coen’s a remote Indigenous community in Cape frontier wars for the purpose of remembering York, Far North Queensland. Greg Semu is an the past and acknowledging present injustice interdisciplinary artist of Samoan heritage who and discrimination. was born and raised in Auckland, Aotearoa In BLOOD RED Semu examines the conflicted New Zealand. Semu’s first-hand experience of contact history of Coen as a means of displacement has imbued him with empathy stimulating a dialogue on the disturbing for other First Nations peoples. frequency of black deaths in custody that Working on location in Coen, with artist Naomi continues to trouble the heart and conscience Hobson and traditional owners from the Coen of Australians.
Cairns Art Gallery 4O Abbott St, Cairns Queensland 487O Ph (O7) 4O46 48OO • [email protected] Gallery Hours during CIAF: 9am – 5pm (admission free)
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My Name Is Jimi - World Premiere Big Talk One Fire Charismatic actor Jimi Bani (Mabo, The Straits, UMI Arts, the peak Arts and Cultural organisation R.A.N. and Redfern Now) whisks you away to his in Far North Queensland, presents their annual island for an evening of music, dance, stand-up concert and festival celebrating a line-up of and storytelling. talented musicians and performers from across Centre of Contemporary Arts the region. 96 Abbott St, Cairns Fogarty Park, The Esplanade (World Premiere) Tue 11 July 7.3Opm Sat 15 July 1pm – 8pm 12 July 7.3Opm FREE ENTRY 13 July 11am & 3pm 14 July 7.3Opm 15 July 1pm & 7.3Opm Bookings: artscairns.com.au & CoCA Box Office 4O88 1O1O Djuki Mala An evening of dance and music headlined by YouTube sensations Djuki Mala, with performances by local dance collective Biddigal Dance and singer-songwriter Deline Briscoe, 2O17 CIAF CQUni Forum this will be an unparalleled night of storytelling ‘Protocols and Respect’ and connection. Join artists Judy Watson, Norman Miller and Munro Martin Parklands Karen Reys, together with lawyer Leah Cameron, Grafton & Florence St, Cairns in a discussion facilitated by Rhoda Roberts. Sat 15 July 6pm – 9pm CQUniversity Cairns $21 / $31.5O Level 3, Cairns Square Bookings: ticketlink.com.au Cnr Abbott & Shield St Sat 15 July 9am – 11:3O am CAIRNS Registration: [email protected] Libraries FREE ENTRY Story-time Sessions CIAF in collaboration with Cairns City Library invite children and parents to a special Indigenous Storytime. Cairns City Library, 151 Abbott St Tue 11 July – Thur 13 July 1O.3Oam – 11.3Oam Bookings: 4O44 372O David Marpoondin, Ochre Ku’, FREE ENTRY Sculpture, 2O16.
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CIAF FASHION PERFORMANCE Showcasing 1O Indigenous designers from across Queensland, the 5th annual CIAF Fashion Performance, WANDAN (Future), considers the future of Indigenous fashion in context with a changing environment, current threats confronting the World-Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and human beings’ response. Featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through art, fashion, dance, music and performance. Purchase your tickets at www.ticketlink.com.au
Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 3 46 Collins Street, Edge Hill Preview, 3:3Opm Performance 1, 6pm - 7:3Opm Performance 2, 8:3Opm - 1Opm
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CIAF CONVERSATIONS - ON THE GREEN FRIDAY SATURDAY Join Murrumu Walubarra in conversation with Copyright Agency/Viscopy presents a CIAF the cast of My Name is Jimi, featuring acclaimed Conversation on current copyright issues and actor and co-creator Jimi Bani. Bani will be joined the Fake Art debate and how these will effect by his family (support cast) and Indigenous artists. Moderated by NITV presenter co-creator Jason Klarwein. Nancia Guivarra with Terri Janke, Mau Power, 12pm – 1pm FREE Judy Watson and Rhoda Roberts. 12pm – 1:3Opm FREE FREE ARTIST TALKS - ART FAIR STANDS, SHED 3 FRIDAY 9:3Oam – 1Oam Gail Mabo - Reflections (The Green) 1O:2Oam – 1O:5Oam Brian Robinson, Onespace Gallery 11:3Oam – 11:5Oam Glen Mackie (Kei Kalak), Canopy Art Centre 1pm – 1:2Opm Heather Koowootha, Canopy Art Centre 1:3Opm – 1:5Opm Daphne De Jersey, Black Square Arts 3:2Opm – 3:4Opm Daniel O’Shane, Canopy Art Centre 4pm – 4:2Opm Sid Bruce Short Joe, Pormpuraaw SATURDAY 1Oam – 1O:2Oam Alcaston Gallery 1O:3Oam – 11am Gail Mabo, Umbrella Studio 11am – 11:2Oam Thelma Hobson, Lockhart River 12:3Opm – 12:5Opm Evelyn Sandy, Lockhart River 1:1Opm – 1:3Opm Lavinia Ketchell, Erub Arts 2pm – 2:2Opm UMI Arts Artists 3pm – 3:4Opm Jess Savage & Solomon Booth, Moa Arts 4pm – 4:2Opm Laurie Nona, Black Square Arts SUNDAY 1Oam – 1O:45am Lex Namponan, Bruce Bell, Garry Namponan, Wik & Kugu 11am – 11:3Oam Amy Loogatha & Netta Loogatha, MIArt 11:3Oam – 11:5Oam Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre Artists 1:3Opm – 2:15pm Courtney Gabori and family of Sally Gabori, Beverly Knight Art + Business CIAF ART WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS Basket Weaving Wanda Gibson and Dora Deemal (Hopevale Arts and Culture Centre) Torres Strait Beading Rosaline Tomsana and Maletta Savage (Gab Titui, Thursday Island) Weaving Body Adornment Sione Falemaka Ku’ Demonstration Aurukun Dogs - (Wik and Kugu Art Centre), Bruce Bell, Vernon Marbendinar,Gary Namponan, Leigh Namponan, Lex Namponan Friday, Saturday & Sunday FREE - See daily program for times and locations
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Family Values Freshwater Saltwater An artistic response to the Aboriginal and Torres The conceptual theme for the 2O17 Freshwater Strait Islander notion of family, facilitated by Saltwater exhibition by Member artists, is a Nickeema Williams. Family Values focuses Story about Self; to be able to create dynamic on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander new artwork about personal place in or out of photographic and screen artist’s work from country. community centres and schools, in Woorabinda 3 July – 11 August and Cairns. UMI Arts, Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 4 335 Sheridan St, Cairns 46 Collins Ave, Edge Hill Mon – Fri 1Oam – 4pm Official Opening: 15 July 5pm - 8pm FREE ENTRY 3 July – 19 July FREE ENTRY
Persistence of Tradition The Dari (or Dhoeri) is the distinctive traditional Ulada Ikya Ami by Teho Ropeyarn dance and ceremonial headdress of the Torres Injinoo emerging artist Teho Ropeyarn’s latest Strait worn by men. exhibition presents an overview of Injinoo 1 July – 31 July culture and history from northern Cape York. Gijar gunda big-uun by Michael Anning Official Opening: 13 July, 2.3Opm 12 July – 2 August 24 June – 19 August 2O17 Canopy Art Centre, Ngan Aurukun Wanch Aak Puul 124 Grafton St Ngantan Yumpenan Mon – Sun 1Oam – 5pm 8 July – 5 August FREE ENTRY Embody: IACA members 11 July – 12 August Centre of Contemporary Arts (CoCA) 96 Abbott St, Cairns FREE ENTRY
Sally Murray, Bagu; Ninney Murray, Bagu; Charlotte Beeron, Bagu.
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• Blaq Diamond - Traditional Torres • Sipping Duck - Coffee, tea, 37 & 38 Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre Strait Island menu baked goods • So Hangry - Japanese style • Richards Salt & Pepper 39 UMI Arts • Bushfire Pacific Hotel Takeaway - Fusion 4O Art Print Frame- Mirrimum Art restaurant - South American • Krishnas Kitchen - Indian curries 41 Pormpuraaw Arts & Cultural Centre • Madam Kransky - Hot dogs, • The Samosa Hub - Indian 42 Nganthanun Bamawi Bayan Gallery German sausage samosa
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Shopping Showgrounds • Mama Coco - (Café) 45 Kirwan High Cultural Arts 46 WEAVE - BEAD - SEED 47 Wei’Num Arts & Crafts Fogarty Park, The Esplanade 48 Giriffith University Cairns Central Shopping Centre Cairns Library, 151 Abbott St 49 & 5O Erub Arts Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 3, 46 Collins Ave Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 4, 46 Collins Ave INDUSTRY STALLS UMI Arts, 335 Sheridan St A1 Indigenous Art Code/Arts Law Cairns Art Gallery, 4O Abbott St A2 Copyright Agency | Viscopy Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns & KickArts, 96 Abbott St A3 Indigenous Art Centre Alliance Canopy Art Centre, 124 Grafton St A4 Thancoupie Bursary Munro Martin Parklands, Cnr Grafton & Florence St A5 Eyeline Publishing Limited CQUniversity Cairns Campus, Cnr Abbott & Shield St A6 Tarnanthi
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David Bosun on residence at Kluge Ruhe in 2013 Keeping Culture Strong The Australia Council for the Arts applauds the rich excellence of First Nations arts and culture showcased in 2017 at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF). We provide funding for artists across all artforms to present work nationally and internationally. We are committed to strengthening artists and communities across Australia through a range of opportunities. Current Opportunities: • Macquarie’s First Nations Emerging visual arts Curator Award (closing date 23 July) • Grants to support projects by individuals and groups in any artform (closing date 3 October) • International residency at Kluge-Ruhe in Virginia (closing date 3 October) The Australia Council is committed to supporting artists to share their stories and increasing opportunities for all Australians to experience First Nations arts and culture. We invite you to talk with us about your cultural ambitions. We support the culturally ambitious First Nations artists and communities of Queensland and are proud to be a foundation investor in CIAF. For More Information Visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au or contact us at [email protected] Phone: 02 9215 9000 Toll free: 1800 226 912
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Cairns Regional Council PRESENTS biddigal dance DJUKI MALAand deline briscoe Saturday 15 July
An evening of dance and music, over 40,000 years in the making. Headlined by Djuki Mala, with performances by local dance collective Biddigal Dance and singer-songwriter Deline Briscoe.
Gates open 4pm | Show starts 6pm TICKETS: Adult $31.50 (16+ years) | Conc $21 0-11 years of age free (require ticket)
Official CIAF satellite events Tickets sold through www.ticketlink.com.au or phone 1300 855 835 Cnr of Sheridan and Florence streets
Tanks Arts Centre and CIAF PRESENT FAMILY VALUES EXHIBITION Mon 3 - Wed 19 July Family Values is an honest and authentic portrayal of contemporary family life, relating to the 2017 Curated Art Fair theme of FAMILY VALUES.
LAUNCH: 5pm, Friday 14 July COST: Free VENUE: Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre, 46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill OPEN: 9.00am - 4.30pm weekdays, Family Place, photograph, 10.00am - 2.30pm weekends Nickeema Williams and kids at Woorabinda INFO: tanksartscentre.com Ports North proudly supporting Cairns heritage, environment and culture as Principal Partner of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2017
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“Skytrans is proud to be CIAF’s airline partner for the 6th year, responsible for flying artists and their artwork to the event. Best wishes for a great event!” Johnathan Thurston, Skytrans co-owner and Community Ambassador
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Giving back to our community is important to us. It’s part of our firm’s values and our personal desire to make a positive and enduring difference. We are proud to support the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) for another year, as they showcase our local talent by encouraging Queensland Indigenous artists to share their stories through visual art, performance, theatre, fashion, screen and more. We also congratulate CIAF on winning the 2017 Qld Reconciliation Partnership Award. BDO (Nth Qld) is one of the leading full service accounting firms in North Queensland providing audit, tax, accounting and advisory services to businesses in Cairns and surrounding areas since 1906.
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This year, the state government will also support CIAF’s inaugural art awards through the Premier’s Award for Excellence category which will recognise the most outstanding Indigenous work exhibited at the Fair. New government investment will further support economic outcomes for ART AWARDS SPONSORS Indigenous artists and enhance arts experiences in regional Queensland with: • $2.1 million in 2017-18 to create an incubator to enhance our Indigenous performing arts companies’ capacity to deliver more productions and present new work in Cairns and within Indigenous communities • $6.5 million over four years will be invested in Indigenous and regional arts initiatives to provide increased community and Indigenous arts activities across the state.
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Pormpuraaw Artist Steven Kepper “Dugongs” made from Ghost Net and recycled materials, 2016. Photo: Michael Marzik
96 CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 2O17 MESSAGES Investing in Queensland’s Indigenous arts The Queensland Government is committed to supporting Indigenous arts and cultural expression through Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts (BIA) Initiative, with $12.6 million over four years.
This year, the state government will also support CIAF’s inaugural art awards through the Premier’s Award for Excellence category which will recognise the most outstanding Indigenous work exhibited at the Fair. New government investment will further support economic outcomes for Indigenous artists and enhance arts experiences in regional Queensland with: • $2.1 million in 2017-18 to create an incubator to enhance our Indigenous performing arts companies’ capacity to deliver more productions and present new work in Cairns and within Indigenous communities • $6.5 million over four years will be invested in Indigenous and regional arts initiatives to provide increased community and Indigenous arts activities across the state.
Find out more at www.arts.qld.gov.au
Pormpuraaw Artist Steven Kepper “Dugongs” made from Ghost Net and recycled materials, 2016. Photo: Michael Marzik
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Copyright Agency l Viscopy are proud to support the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and the rich creativity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island artists. We support artists through rights management and licensing services, the resale royalty scheme for visual artists, the John Fries Award and the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.
1800 066 844 • www.copyright.com.au • www.viscopy.org.au Billy Missi (1970 - 2012), Alup © Billy Missi, Licensed by Viscopy, 2017.
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Art Fair and the rich creativity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island artists. Pikininni and Ama , Acrylic on linen. Daphne Je Jersey, We support artists through rights management and licensing services, the resale royalty scheme for visual artists, the John Fries Award and the Cairns Regional Council Copyright Agency Cultural Fund. are delighted to support Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2017 in sponsoring the Cairns Regional Council Art Centre Award. 1800 066 844 • www.copyright.com.au • www.viscopy.org.au Billy Missi (1970 - 2012), Alup © Billy Missi, Licensed by Viscopy, 2017. We look forward to meeting all the artists participating in CIAF Sponsorship of the Emerging Artist award excites us greatly. It is a great way to give back and encourage local artists. It aligns perfectly with defining the art of local real estate and our philosophy of creative excellence in all that we do
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This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative, which aims to build a stronger, more sustainable and ethical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industry in the State.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Limited is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, It’s arts funding and advisory body. PRINCIPAL PARTNERS Soaring with Local Artists
(Above) Artwork from Wei’Num Arts centre – CIAF 2014. Photo courtesy CIAF photographer Kerry Trapnell. (Inset) Johnathan Thurston, Co-owner of Skytrans
A visual feast of colour and excitement soared through the skies as we had the pleasure of flying CIAF Performers, Artists and their precious artwork. Clocking up thousands of kilmometres of travel distance, Skytrans provided flights from five communities into Cairns to shine a spotlight on emerging and established visual artists. Skytrans is proud to be back for its fourth year as a Major Sponsor responsible for air flights and cargo. MAJOR PARTNERS
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