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C k aptions o o Darren SIWES Owen YALANDJA b Ngalkban people b.1968 Kuninjku people b.1962 y t Stand (monument) (from 'Mis/perceptions' series) 1999 Three Yawkyawk from Barrihdjowkeng 1995 i v i Colour cibachrome photograph on paper, ed. 6/6 Natural pigments on bark t Purchased 2003. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Purchased 1996 with a special allocation from the Queensland c Collection: Queensland Art Gallery Government. Celebrating the Queensland Art Gallery's a Centenary 1895–1995 's Collection: Queensland Art Gallery n e Judy WATSON © Yalandja 1995. Licensed by VISCOPY, Sydney 2004 r d Waanyi people b.1959 il Burnt shield 2002 h c Synthetic polymer paint, ash, charcoal on canvas Publisher Purchased 2003. The Queensland Government's special Centenary Fund Queensland Art Gallery, Collection: Queensland Art Gallery South Bank, Brisbane, Australia © Watson 2002. Licensed by VISCOPY, Sydney 2004 PO Box 3686 South Brisbane Qld 4101

© Queensland Art Gallery 2004 Irene ENTATA Arrernte/Luritja people b.1946 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under ry Albert and Rex painting 2003 the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced or Galle Synthetic polymer paint on linen communicated to the public without prior written permission Que Art Purchased 2003. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation of the publisher. No illustration in this publication may be ensland Collection: Queensland Art Gallery reproduced without the permission of the copyright owners.

Designer: Fiona Lee Edrick TABUAI Written and edited by Education, Curatorial and Publications Kalaw Kawaw Ya people b.1933 staff. Wene-Wenel/Gauguau Mawa (very powerful witchdoctor's mask) 2001 ‘blak insights: Contemporary Indigenous Art from the Wood, synthetic polymer paint, shells, beads, white feathers, Queensland Art Gallery Collection' horse hair, cassowary and emu feathers 3 July – 3 October 2004 Purchased 2001. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Grant Collection: Queensland Art Gallery This children's activity book has been developed in association with the 'blak insights: Indigenous Voices, New Directions' conference presented at the Queensland Art Gallery 3 and 4 Clifford Possum TJAPALTJARRI July 2004. The Queensland Art Gallery acknowledges the Anmatyerre people c.1932–2002 Australia Council for their support of this initiative. Two jangala warriors from Warlugulong 1995 Synthetic polymer paint on canvas S porte Purchased 1997 under the Contemporary Art Acquisition up d by Program with funds from National Australia Bank Limited through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Collection: Queensland Art Gallery © Estate of Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri: Courtesy of Aboriginal Artists Agency

This is Kuril’s place. Kuril is not an ordinary rat — he's a water rat! This is Kuril's ID card. Look around Kuril's Hideout for clues and get his rat facts straight!

Place your photo here Kuriluril wantsnts tot exploreexp all the Indigenous art works with you. These art works were made by many different artists ME IN THE PARK 26/05/2004 who have many different stories to tell.

Name KURIL Name Date of Birth Date of Birth Height Height Favourite bush tucker Favourite food Favourite drink Favourite drink Interesting fact WEBBED FEET Interesting fact Special skills EXCELLENT EYE SIGHT Special skills

Signature Signature Darren Siwes's photographs are taken at night. They are still, silent and strange. Have you ever tried to draw the Where do we start? We might need a clue darkness of the night? Let's begin right here in Gallery 2 Here's a photo, let's look around And see if we can track it down DRAWWhere a do picture we start? of yourself We might in need a special a clue place at night-time. Let's begin right here in Gallery 2 Here's a photo, let's look around And see if we can track it down

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Judy Watson Burnt shield 2002 IRENE ENTATA PAINTED THIS PICTURE To remember the artist Albert Namatjira See Albert there, sitting down His country before him, his paints on the ground These artists from Hermannsburg make clay pots and paint pictures Rex and Albert will sleep in the tent at night They paint stories about their country and its many plants and creatures Keep away wild animals, don't give them a fright! Irene Entata Albert and Rex painting 2003 DRAW a story about your special place on this pot, and don't forget to put yourself on top! You could be standing, sitting or even playing your favourite sport. Look at the different headdresses from the Torres Strait Islands in this room. DRAW your own scary mask with teeth, a tongue, shells and

d ! e R feathers. See if you can make a mask that is so scary even Kuril would This mask is made r I a c A be afraid! from bird feathers s H le and horse hair. p E o H here is something else we fear e T ks, t p mas r s T ry It's grey andtoothy and very, very nea e U ca ak O e s m th it CK s K, E ide AS CH es S M , B I LIKE THI tor doc itch Worn by the w 13 Imagine what you would look like without bones! You'd be a small mushy pile of slop lying on the floor with two blinking eyes!

CHECK out these bone facts and decide which are true or false. You can find the answers on the last page of this book.

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Owen Yalandja Three Yawkyawk from Barrihdjowkeng 1995 Y ACTIVITIES STYLIN' UP with Kuril you can do at HOME Create an outfit for Kuril. Will he be in or out of the water today, or both? Colour in and cut out the clothes and objects on this page. Mix and match until you are happy with your combination then glue them on CREATE A LANDSCAPE Kuril's body. Vibrant oranges, reds and purples can be seen in the desert landscapes around Hermannsburg. Like these artists, think of a special place and be inspired by the colours to create your own landscape. You could use watercolour pencils or make a collage from magazines.

DRAW YOUR OWN SKELETON You'll need a friend to help you. Lie down on a large piece of paper and ask your friend to draw an outline of your body. Fold on this line Then try to fill the body with all the bones. Did you know that grown-ups have 206 bones? ! g e n , o s w l ! e u n d n ! TRUE OR FALSE o a m o b y s t r m t f e 6 r r o h . o u ANSWERS s t f ! y e 2 h n g , t ti to s d t 0 n e u a i 30 i n o b er jo . o b ov es 5 b a e — as n 2 b 1 y h o e k y y . T A bab b r c l . rue. me e a ne n o n so w o m s n up f l u but a e grow e o s u a f s w tim er t' . i the b i s c n y 06 by m d ll l a r end up with 2 nu n e a c e e a c c v sam m d s m t he u o in a ' ve t dr o a e n 2. ffes ha r l t r is True. Gira er. ea b n -c long ur ke co e h but their necks are yo a ic ic d m ilk h hin to ch w be s m u , bone s i nd m e 3. stirrup job a o rv True. It's the ir ilk to e f the m n ne o of t — 4 live! O de ou . False. Bones are a ma tch is wa ream ut Ice-c s. B 5 news! one a . True. This is good ng b hit ke stro You need calcium to ma ly real e you 6 ny bon . True. When you hit your fun RS ANSWE GLOSSARY algae: a small water plant identities: the personal characteristics which make you who you are indigenous: the original people, plants, fish and animals of a place insight: when you understand something quite difficult livid: very, very angry spirit: a special being who cannot usually be seen, but whose presence can be felt warrior: a person who fights in wars Captions

Darren SIWES Owen YALANDJA Ngalkban people b.1968 Kuninjku people b.1962 Stand (monument) (from 'Mis/perceptions' series) 1999 Three Yawkyawk from Barrihdjowkeng 1995 Colour cibachrome photograph on paper, ed. 6/6 Natural pigments on bark Purchased 2003. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Purchased 1996 with a special allocation from the Queensland Collection: Queensland Art Gallery Government. Celebrating the Queensland Art Gallery's Centenary 1895–1995 Collection: Queensland Art Gallery Judy WATSON © Yalandja 1995. Licensed by VISCOPY, Sydney 2004 Waanyi people b.1959 Burnt shield 2002 Synthetic polymer paint, ash, charcoal on canvas Publisher Purchased 2003. The Queensland Government's special Centenary Fund Queensland Art Gallery, Collection: Queensland Art Gallery South Bank, Brisbane, Australia © Watson 2002. Licensed by VISCOPY, Sydney 2004 PO Box 3686 South Brisbane Qld 4101

© Queensland Art Gallery 2004 Irene ENTATA Arrernte/Luritja people b.1946 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under Albert and Rex painting 2003 the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced or Synthetic polymer paint on linen communicated to the public without prior written permission Purchased 2003. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation of the publisher. No illustration in this publication may be Collection: Queensland Art Gallery reproduced without the permission of the copyright owners.