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september
Time
9 (Monday) 7:00 am - 16 (Monday) 7:00 pm(GMT+10:00) View in my time
Event Details
Explore ‘Remote Artist Award’ Winner Colina Wymarra artist showcase at The Atrium, University of Queensland, from the 9th – 16th of September 2024. Opening
Event Details
Explore ‘Remote Artist Award’ Winner Colina Wymarra artist showcase at The Atrium, University of Queensland, from the 9th – 16th of September 2024.
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 7pm.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
A continuation of the Bloodlines but from a different perspective. A “Seasonal” perspective. What you may see when you visit my Country is not what I see. For example, you may come to my Country, Cape York, and see pristine beaches, and yet I see Dugong Hunting Season by the seaweed on the beach and a smell – a different smell emanating from the water.
Artistic influences throughout this body of work are not people, but rather the stories told to me by my grandparents, My uncles and aunties, and of course, my mother and father. Observations of seasons taught through these stories, encapsulated my spirit with LORE and sustainability. These seasonal stories from both bloodlines taught me respect, which led to preservation. These are my seasons, which I respectfully observe even today. From silks to paintings, to ceramics…walk with me through my Cultural Seasons. From the far east of the Torres Strait (Mer Island) to the tip of Cape York.
In saying this, the introduction pieces to this body of work, are introductions to the seasons of Gudang/Yadhaykenu as well as the Dauareb/Komet People of the Torres Strait. I identify my bloodlines through these seasons as well. My mother and father have both passed away, but I can continually celebrate them and who they made me to be as I present them through my seasonal bloodlines.
ABOUT COLINA WYMARRA
Colina was Born in Thursday Island and is the daughter of Edward Wymarra (a Gudang Yadhaykenu Mam from Cape York and Kaunur Wymarra (nee Maza) (a Dauareb Komet Woman from Mer Island in the Torres Strait.
Colina loves to work across a few mediums such as acrylics/canvas, ceramic plates, and silks. Colina also has an interest in realism with graphite.
Colina has been interested in art from as young as nine-years old where she first inspired by Albert Namatjira.
Colina has had work at UMI arts in the Summer Exhibition Nov 2023 as well as recently signing up with Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island as an Artist.
Another piece of Colina’s work has recently been picked up by International Publishing House Simon and Schulster for an upcoming book later on this year.
Colina hopes that the story of her people will be told through her art to audiences throughout the world.
ABOUT NPA ART CENTRE
Colina is also represented by the NPA Art Centre. The NPA (Northern Peninsula Area, Cape York) Art Centre located in New Mapoon serves as a vibrant community space dedicated to fostering creativity and understanding through various workshops and programs since 2013. It serves the 5 communities of the NPA and hosts art and cultural workshops dedicated to serve the Torres Strait and Aboriginal cultures that make the NPA a special place. The NPA Art Centre promotes greater awareness and appreciation for diverse artistic expressions, allowing participants to explore different perspectives, develop new skills, and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Through its initiatives, the NPA Art Centre serves as a hub for cultural exchange, artistic innovation, and community building. Whether it’s through hands-on art-making sessions, artist-led discussions, or collaborative projects, the Centre plays a crucial role in enhancing the community’s engagement and appreciation of art and culture.
The art centre has just participated in the Country to Couture fashion program in Darwin and is proud to see Colina Wymarra winning the Indigenous remote artist award and exhibiting her works at the Judith Wright centre and the QU Atrium in Brisbane city. The hope is that this will inspire the next generation to follow their dreams.
Image: Courtesy of the artist.
Additional Information
Sponsors: The ‘Remote Artist Award’ is proudly sponsored by EDF Renewables, University of Queensland and the Judith Wright Art Centre.
EDF Renewables: EDF Renewables is an international energy company which develops, builds and operates renewable power generation plants. As a major player in the energy transition worldwide, EDF Renewables deploys, within EDF, competitive, responsible and value-creating projects. In every country, our teams show their commitment to local stakeholders every day, adding their expertise and capacity for innovation to the fight against climate change.
University of Queensland: Ranked in the world’s top 50, The University of Queensland is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions.
Judith Wright Art Centre: Named after Judith Wright, the celebrated Australian poet and activist, the Judith Wright Arts Centre (JWAC) is a vibrant and contemporary visual and performing arts hub, located in the heart of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Home to some of Queensland’s and Australia’s most dynamic arts organisations, JWAC is a creative space for exciting visual arts programming and for the development and presentation of original and innovative contemporary performance works, including cabaret, circus, dance, music, spoken word and multi-disciplinary arts.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+10:00) View in my time
Event Details
Opening Hours: 5 – 7pm Join artist Colina Wymarra in conversation with Peta Rake, Director of the UQ Art Museum to discuss Wymarra’s practice of storytelling through connection to Country in
Event Details
Opening Hours: 5 – 7pm
Join artist Colina Wymarra in conversation with Peta Rake, Director of the UQ Art Museum to discuss Wymarra’s practice of storytelling through connection to Country in her multidisciplinary body of work.
In her artist showcase Seasonal Bloodlines, Colina Wymarra shares stories of lore handed down to her by her ancestors of Gudang/Yadhaykenu of Cape York as well as the Dauareb/Komet People of the Torres Strait.
Colina Wymarra is the ‘Remote Artist Award’ winner of the Queensland Regional Art Awards (2023), hosted by Flying Arts Alliance Inc. and presented by award sponsor, The University of Queensland.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
5.00pm: Doors open for guests to explore the showcase Seasonal Bloodlines. Complementary refreshments available.
6.00pm: Conversation with Colina Wymarra and Peta Rake commences.
7.00pm: Event concludes.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
A continuation of the Bloodlines but from a different perspective. A “Seasonal” perspective. What you may see when you visit my Country is not what I see. For example, you may come to my Country, Cape York, and see pristine beaches, and yet I see Dugong Hunting Season by the seaweed on the beach and a smell – a different smell emanating from the water.
Artistic influences throughout this body of work are not people, but rather the stories told to me by my grandparents, My uncles and aunties, and of course, my mother and father. Observations of seasons taught through these stories, encapsulated my spirit with LORE and sustainability. These seasonal stories from both bloodlines taught me respect, which led to preservation. These are my seasons, which I respectfully observe even today. From silks to paintings, to ceramics…walk with me through my Cultural Seasons. From the far east of the Torres Strait (Mer Island) to the tip of Cape York.
In saying this, the introduction pieces to this body of work, are introductions to the seasons of Gudang/Yadhaykenu as well as the Dauareb/Komet People of the Torres Strait. I identify my bloodlines through these seasons as well. My mother and father have both passed away, but I can continually celebrate them and who they made me to be as I present them through my seasonal bloodlines.
ABOUT COLINA WYMARRA
Colina was Born in Thursday Island and is the daughter of Edward Wymarra (a Gudang Yadhaykenu Mam from Cape York and Kaunur Wymarra (nee Maza) (a Dauareb Komet Woman from Mer Island in the Torres Strait.
Colina loves to work across a few mediums such as acrylics/canvas, ceramic plates, and silks. Colina also has an interest in realism with graphite.
Colina has been interested in art from as young as nine-years old where she first inspired by Albert Namatjira.
Colina has had work at UMI arts in the Summer Exhibition Nov 2023 as well as recently signing up with Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island as an Artist.
Another piece of Colina’s work has recently been picked up by International Publishing House Simon and Schulster for an upcoming book later on this year.
Colina hopes that the story of her people will be told through her art to audiences throughout the world.
ABOUT NPA ART CENTRE
Colina is also represented by the NPA Art Centre. The NPA (Northern Peninsula Area, Cape York) Art Centre located in New Mapoon serves as a vibrant community space dedicated to fostering creativity and understanding through various workshops and programs since 2013. It serves the 5 communities of the NPA and hosts art and cultural workshops dedicated to serve the Torres Strait and Aboriginal cultures that make the NPA a special place. The NPA Art Centre promotes greater awareness and appreciation for diverse artistic expressions, allowing participants to explore different perspectives, develop new skills, and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Through its initiatives, the NPA Art Centre serves as a hub for cultural exchange, artistic innovation, and community building. Whether it’s through hands-on art-making sessions, artist-led discussions, or collaborative projects, the Centre plays a crucial role in enhancing the community’s engagement and appreciation of art and culture.
The art centre has just participated in the Country to Couture fashion program in Darwin and is proud to see Colina Wymarra winning the Indigenous remote artist award and exhibiting her works at the Judith Wright centre and the QU Atrium in Brisbane city. The hope is that this will inspire the next generation to follow their dreams.
Image: Courtesy of the artist.
Additional Information
Sponsors: The ‘Remote Artist Award’ is proudly sponsored by EDF Renewables, University of Queensland and the Judith Wright Art Centre.
EDF Renewables: EDF Renewables is an international energy company which develops, builds and operates renewable power generation plants. As a major player in the energy transition worldwide, EDF Renewables deploys, within EDF, competitive, responsible and value-creating projects. In every country, our teams show their commitment to local stakeholders every day, adding their expertise and capacity for innovation to the fight against climate change.
University of Queensland: Ranked in the world’s top 50, The University of Queensland is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions.
Judith Wright Art Centre: Named after Judith Wright, the celebrated Australian poet and activist, the Judith Wright Arts Centre (JWAC) is a vibrant and contemporary visual and performing arts hub, located in the heart of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Home to some of Queensland’s and Australia’s most dynamic arts organisations, JWAC is a creative space for exciting visual arts programming and for the development and presentation of original and innovative contemporary performance works, including cabaret, circus, dance, music, spoken word and multi-disciplinary arts.