Trevor Nickolls<br/>
<em>Childhood Dreaming</em> (1973-1974) <!-- (recto) --><br />

oil on canvas<br />
198.2 x 289.6 cm<br />
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br />
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of Alcoa of Australia Limited, Governor, 1991<br />
O.225-1991<br />
© Trevor Nickolls/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
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From Bark to Neon

Indigenous Art from the NGV Collection

Free entry

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square

Level 3, Indigenous Art

3 Nov 18 – 14 Jul 19

From Bark to Neon: Indigenous Art from the NGV Collection celebrates Indigenous art in Australia. It looks at major artists across time and place who have been at the forefront in creating new forms of expression and in maintaining and regenerating customary cultural practices and iconography. Great individual artists, such as, Paddy Compass Namadbara, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Rover Thomas, Trevor Nickolls, Lin Onus, Emily Kam Kngwarray, Sally Gabori, Brook Andrew and Destiny Deacon have shaped and transformed the face of Indigenous art in Australia and inspired many artists to follow their example.

This positive and powerful exhibition will introduce audiences to some of the most significant works by Indigenous artists in the NGV Collection and will explore some watershed moments in the history of Australian art.

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Brook ANDREW
Polemics (2000)
neon, mirror, transparent synthetic polymer resin
172.5 x 102.3 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2002
2002.39
© Brook Andrew/Copyright Agency, 2023
Trevor Nickolls
Childhood Dreaming (1973-1974)
oil on canvas
198.2 x 289.6 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of Alcoa of Australia Limited, Governor, 1991
O.225-1991
© Trevor Nickolls/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Brook ANDREW
Sexy and dangerous 1996; 2005 {printed}
computer-generated colour transparency on transparent synthetic polymer resin
145.9 x 96.0 cm (image and sheet)
artist's proof 1/2
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds from the Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2005
2005.166
© Brook Andrew/Copyright Agency, 2023
Alec Mingelmanganu
Wanjina 1980
earth pigments and natural binder on canvas
128.1 x 91.4 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1990
O.156-1990
© The Artist/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Limited
Lin Onus
Fish 1991
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
182.5 x 182.5 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Shell Australia Limited, Honorary Life Benefactor, 2002
2002.239
© Estate of Lin Onus/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
Body Paint Designs for Tingarri Ceremonies associated with the rockhole site of Ralagna 1996
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
181.6 x 152.1 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of The Hon. Justice David Angel through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2005
2005.77
© The Artist/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Limited
Anatjari Tjakamarra
Big Pintupi Dreaming ceremony 1972
synthetic polymer paint on composition board
51.5 x 43.3 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of North Broken Hill Pty Ltd, Fellow, 1987
O.51-1987
© The Artist/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Limited
Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori
Dibirdibi country 2008
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
197.8 x 303.7 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Indigenous Art, 2010
2010.72
© The Estate of Sally Gabori/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Wakartu Cory Surprise
Tapu 2010
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
119.8 x 179.5 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Indigenous Art, 2010
2010.369
©Wakartu Cory Surprise/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Reko Rennie
Kamilaroi born in 1974
Regalia 2013
neon on wood, glass, transparent synthetic polymer resin
(1-3) 61.0 x 75.0 cm (each)
Collection of the artist
Supported by Esther and David Frenkiel
Supported by Esther and David Frenkiel
© Reko Rennie, courtesy blackartprojects, Melbourne
Destiny Deacon
Kuku/Erub/Mer born 1957
Smile 2017
lightjet print
100.0 x 80.0 cm
Collection of the artist
© Destiny Deacon, courtesy Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney
© Destiny Deacon, courtesy Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney

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