Kingston Arts presents Water bodies, a major exhibition of contemporary First Peoples’ art exploring the significance of water, climate change, Country and culture.
Featuring:
Nici Cumpston (Barkandji people)
Mandy Quadrio (Trawlwoolway, Laremairamenner)
Auntie Netty Shaw (Trawlwoolway, Tyereelore, Bunurong)
Aunty Dyan Summers (Bunurong, Bass Strait Islander, Trawlwoolway)
Judy Watson (Waanyi people)
Lisa Waup(Gunditjmara, TSI)
The exhibition explores both large and small waterways across the continent, from the changing conditions of the Birrarung and Barka river systems and the decline of southern ocean kelp forests, through to the impacts of flooding events and changing conditions along local creeks and waterways.
Presented across the Kingston Arts Precinct.
Nici Cumpston's Attesting II features in the Outdoor Lightbox Gallery, presenting portraits of trees and significant sites within the backwaters and inland lake systems of the Barka (Murray) River.
The indoor galleries showcase photography, moving image, weaving, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and new commissions by Mandy Quadrio, Auntie Netty Shaw, Aunty Dyan Summers, Judy Watson, Lisa Waup, and Nici Cumpston.
Each evening Judy Watson's video water body will illuminate the Skybridge from sunset to sunrise, exploring Aboriginal and scientific histories connected to the waters of Meanjin (Brisbane).
Kingston Arts Centre
979-985 Nepean Hwy
Moorabbin VIC 3189
T: (03) 9556 4440
W: www.kingstonarts.com.au
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday 11am - 4pm
Please note our galleries are closed on all Victorian public holidays and in between exhibitions.
Please review our exhibition dates before visiting.
The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation that celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive services for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
