Colours of our Country returns to Perth for 18th consecutive year
October 07 2023 - 8:00PM
Business Wire
West Australian art lovers are invited to the annual Colours of
our Country exhibition, to share in the stories and culture of the
Pilbara region.
Now in its 18th year, the exhibition will be held at the Central
Park building from Monday 9 October to Friday 20 October and will
showcase a vibrant collection of more than 200 unique Aboriginal
artworks, from 46 artists.
This year's inspiring line-up will feature independent artists
and participating art centres including Yinjaa-Barni Art Centre,
Wangaba Roebourne Art Group, Cheeditha Art Group and Juluwarlu Art
Group.
Artwork can be purchased in person, or online via a virtual
exhibition at coloursofourcountry.com, with all proceeds going
directly to the artists, art centres and their communities.
Since the exhibition launched in 2006, more than 2,860 artworks
have been sold, generating more than $3.1 million for local
artists, their art groups and communities.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore Chief Executive Simon Trott said, “We are
afforded the great privilege of operating on the lands of
Traditional Owners and we are proud to partner with these amazing
artists to showcase the unique culture and landscapes of the
Pilbara.
“West Australians and international buyers can support these
artists by purchasing their works during the two-week
exhibition.”
A piece by Cheeditha Art Group member Wendy Warrie titled ‘Out
on the Horizon,’ has been chosen as the signature art piece for
this year’s exhibition.
Reflecting on her artwork, Wendy Warrie said, “When I go
fishing, I like to watch the tide come in and throw in my fishing
line and wait for a bite. When I look out to sea, I see a storm
cloud gathering on the horizon. I get scared sometimes because it
might be a big storm coming and I go sit in the car.”
For those unable to attend in person, the full catalogue of art
is available for purchase from Monday 9 October.
About Colours of our Country
First held in 2006, Colours of our Country has evolved from a
pop-up exhibition originally commemorating 40 years of Rio Tinto’s
iron ore operations in Western Australia. Now a high-profile annual
event, providing art-lovers with the opportunity to connect with
Pilbara Aboriginal artists and hear the stories that inspire their
work.
For the first time ever in 2020, an online exhibition was held
to coincide with the physical exhibition, increasing the reach of
those able to secure local Pilbara art.
For more details visit coloursofourcountry.com
LIVE EXHIBITION Central Park foyer, 152-158 St Georges
Terrace, Perth Week 1: Monday 9 – Friday 13 October 2023 8am –
4.30pm Week 2: Monday 16 – Friday 20 October 2023 8am – 4.30pm
ONLINE EXHIBITION Monday 9 – Friday 20 October 2023
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