Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards
One of the richest Indigenous arts prizes in the country, this national award celebrates the scope, diversity and excellence of art from all corners of Indigenous Australia. The finalist’s exhibition includes 14 artists, who are all in the running for the $50,000 prize. Established in 2008 the award calls for artists that express and celebrate Indigenous culture in distinctive and provocative ways. An amazing opportunity to see the depth and range of talent emerging from across Australia, this exhibition is one not to miss.
Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards
Art Gallery of Western Australia, WA
4 July – 12 October 2015
Image: Brian Robinson, … and meanwhile back on earth the blooms continue to flourish, 2013, wood, plastic, steel, synthetic polymer paint, feathers, plant fibre and shell, 200 x 350 x 50cm
Courtesy the artist and the Art Galery of Western Australia
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