Djaa Djuwima is proud to launch a series of individual exhibitions from March 4 to June 9 celebrating the works of First Nations artists Aunty Gertrude Gittins, Aunty Beryl Gay, and Lynette Fagan.
Their Stories: A Solo Series is an opportunity for three local First Nations artists to present a solo exhibition and show their work in their own way. The aim is to let people see their ideas, stories, techniques, and cultural connections as part of an evolving and sophisticated artistic language.
Djaa Djuwima Curator and Arts Officer - First Nations Michellie Charvat said the exhibitions were not only a chance for the established artists to show their work, but also an opportunity for the local community and visitors to experience the deeper cultural influences that inspire the artists' creativity.
"Each of the three exhibitions continues long traditions of storytelling, celebrating the artists' individual creativity and expressing their cultural strength," Ms Charvat said.
"It upholds the artist's voice, grounded in Country, informed by personal lived experience, and shaped by the deep cultural knowledge passed down through generations.
"Their stories: A Solo Series also contributes to the ongoing reshaping of the Australian art landscape, one led by First Nations creators."
The project will launch three exhibitions in a row, each one focusing on a different First Nations artist.
- Aunty Gertrude Gittins is exhibiting from March 4 to March 30
- Aunty Beryl Gay is exhibiting March 31 to April 4
- Lynette Fagan is exhibiting April 5 to June 9
An official opening at Djaa Djuwima will take place on Tuesday March 3 from 5pm. All are welcome.
The free Djaa Djuwima exhibition opens daily from 9am to 4.30pm on Wednesday March 4 and is located in the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall.
Djaa Djuwima means to 'show, share Country' in Dja Dja Wurrung language. It is a space for all First Nations artist to exhibit no matter where they are on their journey from emerging artists through to well-established artists. It creates a dialogue across the wider community and uplifts and empowers the voices of First Nations peoples.
