A major exhibition featuring the works of more than 30 Indigenous artists will soon be on display at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery.
The TERRA within, explores the themes of impact and survival in response to the 250th Anniversary of Cook's voyage to the east coast of Australia and will open to the public from 10 October to 5 December 2020 at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in Nowra.
The exhibition seeks to show the multiplicity of opinions and responses to this significant anniversary by featuring works by contemporary and traditional artists, with a focus on South Coast voices.
The exhibition has been curated by Warwick Keen. Keen is an award-winning artist from the Gomeroi (Gamilarraay) language group who has taught art and maintained his practice from the Shoalhaven for many years.
His appointment as the guest curator and the exhibition have both been endorsed by Council's Aboriginal Advisory Committee.
Shoalhaven City Council's Mayor Amanda Findley welcomes the exhibition to the region and hopes its subject matter will provoke thoughtful discussion.
'Council is proud to have been part of the development of this exhibition and are thankful to the Gibbon Foundation their support. Shoalhaven Regional Gallery has always sought to connect and build our community through challenging and inspiring exhibitions", Clr Findley said.
It's vitally important that we support a diverse range of voices in response to historical issues", Clr Findley said.
Admission to the exhibition is free for the public, but visitors are asked to consider making a tax deductible donation through the Donation Tap Point in lieu of entry fees.
