Beverly and Anthony Knight in conjunction with Ninuku Arts, South Australia, invite you to view paintings by

Jimmy Donegan, Harry Tjutjuna, Yaritji Connelly, Josephine Watjari Mick, Samuel Miller, Nyanu Watson, Puntjina Monica Watson, Frances Connelly, Sandy Brumby, Molly Nampitjin Miller and Tjulkiwa Atira Atira.

Ngura Wirukanyanku - This is a beautiful place

New paintings by artists from Ninuku Arts, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands, South Australia

OPENING EVENT: Saturday 9th April, 2 – 4pm
Place: Alcaston Gallery, 11 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065

To RSVP please call the gallery on 03 9418 6444 or email us at rsvp@alcastongallery.com.au

The exhibition is now online! To view artworks and details, click here to go to the Alcaston Gallery website.

Exhibition dates: 5th April – 6th May 2011

The artists come from the areas of Pipalyatjara and Kalka, which are located in far north western South Australia. These two communities, fourteen kilometres apart, are surrounded by the Tomkinson Ranges and are part of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.

Artists in the APY lands are renowned for their vibrancy of colour and diversity of styles, as their paintings explore and depict the rich stories associated with their country. These sacred stories have been passed down to them by their ancestors, and are usually associated with their Tjukurrpa, or dreaming. As well as using secret knowledge of their Tjukurrpa to draw inspiration in their artworks, other subjects in their paintings also include birthplaces, surrounding areas that are sources of bush foods and medicine. Each food source has spiritual or ceremonial significance, and its representation in the artwork demonstrate the importance of the area.

Alcaston Gallery is thrilled to present this important selection of new paintings from artists at Ninuku Arts, South Australia.

Yours sincerely


Beverly Knight