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Australian cultural diversity celebrated through art
Gelam Nguzu Kazi – Dugong My Son
Gelam Nguzu Kazi—Dugong My Son is a striking collection of artistic works by indigenous artists from the Kubin community of Mua Island, located in the Torres Strait north of Australia’s mainland. The Australian Embassy, Bangkok and the National Gallery, Bangkok, are proud to host this exciting exhibition in Bangkok from 12 to 26 August 2007 at the National Gallery.
The exhibition comprise of colour linocuts by four Gelam Nguzu Kazi artists, known as the Mualgau Mineral Artist Collective: Dennis Nona, the group's founder, David Bosun, Billy Missi and Victor Motlop. Each artist represents communities on islands throughout the western Torres Strait.
Drawing on their carving traditions, the artists have pioneered a unique style of Torres Strait art to tell their ancient history and stories in contemporary form. Gelam Nguzu Kazi is an important body of work through which the artists explore their social and physical environment, reclaiming and reaffirming their culture for future generations.
Australian Ambassador William Paterson said, “Indigenous Australian artists make a unique and very strong contribution to Australia’s artistic and cultural identity. The Australian Embassy is proud to support the Gelam Nguzu Kazi exhibition, which will increase understanding of the diversity of indigenous Australia and in particular the unique traditions of the western Torres Strait”.
We invite you to explore for yourself the rich culture of the Torres Strait through the stories depicted in this wonderful exhibition. One of the featured artists, David Bosun, will attend the official exhibition launch on Wednesday 15 August, starting at 6 pm. He will also give a talk about Torres Strait Islander art and run a workshop with printmakers from Chiang Mai University and Silpakorn University at the National Gallery on Sunday 19 August. Admission is free. Due to limited seats, please make an early reservation at the National Gallery, Tel: 02 – 282 2640 or Tel: 02 – 344 6462.
Gelam Nguzu Kazi – Dugong My Son will be on view at the National Gallery, Chao Fa Road, until 26 August before travelling to other ASEAN countries. The Gallery opens Wednesday to Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm (closed on Monday, Tuesday and official holidays).
For further information about the exhibition please contact the Australian Embassy on Tel: 02 3446462.