Kingston Arts proudly presents Generations: connections to Country, a major visual arts exhibition showcasing new and recent works by six celebrated First Peoples artists: Maree Clarke, Mitch Mahoney, Jarra Karalinar Steel, Kylie Clarke, Molly Mahoney, and Kerri Clarke.
This free exhibition, open from Friday 13 June to Saturday 26 July 2025 at Kingston Arts Centre's Galleries and surrounding arts precinct in Moorabbin, offers an unmissable opportunity to experience storytelling, culture and legacy, shared across generations — and grounded deeply in connection to Country.
A key highlight of Generations: connection to Country is the inclusion of a new work by Maree Clarke and Kerri Clarke.
Maree Clarke is a nationally and internationally renowned Mutti Mutti, Wamba Wamba, Yorta Yorta, and Boonwurrung artist. Maree's major public works include the new, monumental 3D woven tapestry to be suspended across two levels at Footscray Hospital, made in collaboration with Mitch Mahoney, and an upcoming commission spanning all 5 of Melbourne's new Metro Tunnel stations.
At Kingston Arts, Clarke returns to exhibit on her ancestral lands alongside her family members, offering an intimate insight into lineage and legacy.
Through sculpture, video, prints, installation and object-making, each artist shares a contemporary response to their cultural identity, with new works created specifically for this exhibition. Together, their voices form a conversation about heritage, family, and resilience — and the power of art to connect us through time.
Maree Clarke's work is also featured on new lightboxes outside Kingston Arts Centre, showcasing the full photographic series The Long Journey Home, which honours her family on Country. The lightboxes will be on display 24/7 until 15 October.
Generations: connections to Country' is more than an exhibition — it's an invitation to listen, reflect, and walk alongside the stories of First Peoples artists who are generously sharing their experiences of their Country, and culture.
Whether you're a local art lover or planning a cultural day trip to Melbourne's south-east, Generations: connection to Country is a must-visit event for winter 2025.
Exhibition Details
Location: Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Dates Friday 13 June to Saturday 26 July 2025
Cost: Free
Hours: 11am – 4pm (Wednesday to Saturday)
kingstonarts.com.au/Generations
