Ngukurr - Artists of the Rock Country

Ngukurr- Artists of the Rock Country is an unmissable exhibition of vibrant, colourful paintings by some of the foremost Aboriginal artists from the remote Northern Territory community of Ngukurr, now showing at Mitchell Fine Art in Fortitude Valley.

Bursting onto the national art scene in 1987, their artwork was considered some of the most innovative and groundbreaking work to be produced in the history of Aboriginal art. The antithesis of what was thought to be traditional art, these enigmatic bold paintings garnered immediate attention.

With its use of strong colours and the exceptionally individualized compositions, the art of the Ngukurr region is know for its dynamic approach to Aboriginal art practice. The exceedingly contemporary depictions of country, flora, fauna and iconography is nonetheless very much embedded in culture, lore and tradition.

The artists in this exhibition were the leaders in the development of a style of art for which this area has received international acclaim and recognition, including Angelina George, Barney Ellaga, Gertie Huddleston, Djambu Barra Barra and Eva Rogers.

Need to know - A Director’s Talk will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 11am. This is free event and rsvp’s are not
required.

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