From Cape to Cove
07 Feb 2008 - 30 Mar 2008
No one walking into the Holmes à Court Gallery during February and March 2008 will think they are in Western Australia. The space will be unmistakably and vibrantly far north Queensland – specifically indigenous work from the Cape York Peninsula. From Cape to Cove will include paintings and sculpture by members of the young "artgang" at Lockhart River – Rosella Namok, Fiona Omeenyo, Samantha and Silas Hobson and two of the emerging older painters - Susan Pascoe and Moira Macumboy. All the work reflects their colourful environment of reef, beach, culture and community. From Aurukun come sculptural pieces and ceremonial objects that express the artists’ close association with their culture, environment and the wildlife that abounds. Artists include Garry and Leigh Namponam, David Bell, Craig Koomeeta, Horace Wikmunea and Joel and Mavis Ngallametta. Gallery commission on sales will be donated to the "Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo Recovery Project"
Click here for more information Further down the track we were thrilled to involve the Aurukun artists who have completed a significant body of work. These artists are increasingly celebrated as their powerful sculptural tradition meets the international contemporary art world. It’s been twelve months of exploration, perseverance, cooperation and goodwill, and Holmes à Court Gallery feels honoured to have been involved. The exhibition will be opened Dr Robert Davis, Chair, Birds Australia (WA), with a welcome to country by Noongar elder, Ben Taylor. Directors of both art centres and artists, Fiona Omeenyo, Moira Macumboy, Garry Namponan and Mavis Ngallametta will be present. FREE PUBLIC TALK Sunday 10 February 4pm Camille Masson-Talansier - Director, Lockhart River Art Centre & Guy Allain, Art Coordinator, Wik and Kugu Arts and Craft Centre. The Holmes à Court Gallery will be closed over the Easter long-weekend. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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| David Bell, Large Brolga acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 158 x 43 x 33cm $4000 Small Brolga acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 100 x 30 x 24cm $2750 |
Garry Namponan, Minh Mont (Jabiru) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 51 x 41 x 14cm $2300 |
Horace Wikmunea, Minh Mooth (Pelican) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 75 x 16 x 44cm $3500 |
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| Garry Namponan, Minh Pengiy (Small Shark) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 37 x 22 x 26cm $1300 |
Garry Namponan, Kalakang (Hawk) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 48 x 64 x 26cm $2750 |
Garry Namponan, Ku (Yellow Camp Dog) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 124 x 60 x 17cm $5600 |
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| Craig Koomeeta, Neetan (Camp Dog) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 60 x 14 x 45cm $5300 |
Fiona Omeenyo, Camping Life acrylic on canvas, 114 x 184cm $8200 |
Fiona Omeenyo, Sand beach in our Blood acrylic on canvas, 190 x 280cm $17000 |
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| Fiona Omeenyo, Storm Day acrylic on canvas, 131 x 95cm $4500 |
Fiona Omeenyo, Sand People acrylic on canvas, 95 x 67cm $2500 |
Samantha Hobson, Untitled acrylic on canvas, 170 x 120cm $6700 |
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| Fiona Omeenyo, Travelling by Sea acrylic on canvas, 120 x 185cm $8200 |
Susan Pascoe, Untitled acrylic on canvas, 95 x 135cm $2500 |
Susan Pascoe, Puuthaka II acrylic on canvas, 96 x 130cm $2500 |
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| Moira Macamboy, Untitled,Triptych acrylic on canvas, 137 x 134cm $3000 |
Moira Macamboy, Untitled acrylic on canvas, 130 x 48cm $1700 |
Bevan Namponan, Munkiyang (Torres Strait Pigeon) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 37 x 15 x 30cm $1200 |
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| Hersey Yunkaporta , Fruit Bowl pandanus leaves, natural dye, 30 x 30 x 7cm $900 |
Joel Ngallametta, Thap Yongk (Law Poles), acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 120 x 25cm $1650 each or $4500 all 3 |
Keith Wikmunea, Moon Sisters , sold as pair acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 90 x 34 x 30cm $4000 |
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| Leigh Namponan, Minh Nyinghuchan (Fresh Water Shark) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 27 x 22 x 50cm $2500 |
Susan Pascoe , Puunya pandanus leaves, natural dye, 45 x 20cm $850 |
Mavis Ngallametta, Mat pandanus leaves, natural dyes and emu feathers, 35cm diameter $750 |
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| Mavis Ngallametta, Fruit Bowl pandanus leaves and natural dyes, 30 x 32 x 8cm $1100 Dilly Bag pandanus leaves and natural dyes, 20 x 30 x 18cm $1000 |
Roderick Yunkaporta, Kek Uuyang (Echidna) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 60 x 37 x 28cm $4000 |
Roderick Yunkaporta, Minh Ngunghalam (Royal Spoonbill) acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood, 67 x 43 x 19cm $2500 |
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| Rosella Namok, Blue Water... nice swimming hole acrylic on canvas, 120 x 190cm $12500 |
Rosella Namok, Clan group... Yiipay ma acrylic on canvas, 120 x 240cm $17000 |
Rosella Namok, Marks on the sand... Dry low tide... night time walk acrylic on canvas, 120 x 190cm $12500 |
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| Rosella Namok, Thuluu... just before sunset acrylic on canvas, 120 x 190cm $12500 |
Samantha Hobson, Untitled acrylic on canvas, 120 x 100cm $3850 |
Samantha Hobson, Red Fire Flare acrylic on canvas, 120 x 192cm $6700 |
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| Steven Yunkaporta, Thapangumpan (Hammerhead Shark) acrylic and Natural ochres on milkwood, 40 x 20 x 24cm $1300 |
Susan Pascoe , Puunya pandanus leaves, natural dye, 45 x 20cm $850 |
Hersey Yunkaporta , Fruit Bowl pandanus leaves, natural dye, 30 x 30 x 7cm $900 |