We have taken this phrase from the journalistic realm, from the heyday of news print investigative reporting. Our subject is art.
We have selected artists that deserve a longer, thoughtful view with supportive material, monographs, catalogues, essays and artists’ statements to enrich knowledge about the artists’ practices.
It is with great pleasure that Vivien Anderson Gallery presents Spotlight – an exhibition bringing together influential First Nations artists in celebration of Australia’s rich Indigenous heritage.
Clare Jaque Vasquez
When the Birds Fly Home
2024
acrylic and impasto on stretched canvas
100 x 100 cm
Clare Jaque Vasquez (Gomeroi/Kamilaroi)
Clare Jaque Vasquez
Bundle My Tears
2024
acrylic and impasto on stretched canvas
100 x 100 cm
Ernabella Arts artists – Rupert Jack (Pitjantjatjara/ Pukatja), Renita Stanley (Pitjantjatjara/APY), Tjunkaya Tapaya OAM (Pitjantjatjara/Pukatja), Elizabeth Dunn (Pitjantjatjara/Pukatja)
Mr Jack
Pulukangka (Stockman)
2023
stoneware
27 x 19 x 25 cm
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 296C-23
Renita Stanley
Minyma Kutjara Wingellina
2024
stoneware
39.5 x 19 cm
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 165C-24
Tjunkaya Tapaya OAM
Kungkarangkalpa / Seven Sisters
2024
stoneware
63.5 x 21.5 cm
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 74C-24
Mr Jack
Pulukangka
2021
stoneware
17 x 50 cm (variable)
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 554C-21
Elizabeth Dunn
Kampurarpa Tjukurpa – Elizabeth’s Story
2024
stoneware
28.5 x 24.5 cm
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 258C-24
Elizabeth Dunn
Kampurarpa Tjukurpa – Elizabeth’s Story
2024
stoneware
29 x 20.5 cm
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 257C-24
Elizabeth Dunn
Kampurarpa Tjukurpa – Elizabeth’s Story
2024
stoneware
34.5 x 18.5 cm
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 163C-24
Papunya Tjupi artists – Maureen Poulson Napangardi (Luritja), Lynn Ward Napangardi, Candy Nelson Nakamarra (Luritja)
Maureen Poulson Napangardi
Kapi Tjukurrpa – Kalipinypa
2024
synthetic polymer paint on linen
122 x 91 cm
Provenance: Papunya Tjupi Arts, NT cat 142-24
Maureen Poulson Napangardi
Kapi Tjukurrpa – Kalipinypa
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
152 x 107 cm
Provenance: Papunya Tjupi, NT cat 550-23
Maureen Poulson Napangardi
Kapi Tjukurrpa – Kalipinypa
2024
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
122 x 91 cm
Provenance: Papunya Tjupi Arts, NT cat 112-24
Maureen Poulson Napangardi
Kapi Tjukurrpa – Kalipinypa
2023
synthetic polymer paint on linen
152 x 152 cm
Provenance: Papunya Tjupi Arts, NT cat 140-23
Lynn Ward Napangardi
Tali
2024
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
183 x 107 cm
Provenance: Papunya Tjupi Arts, NT cat 183-24
Candy Nelson Nakamarra
Kalipinypa
2024
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
183 x 183 cm
Provenance: Papunya Tjupi Arts, NT cat 96-24
Joe Guymala
Ngalyod (Rainbow Serpent)
2021
natural earth pigments on paper
102 x 76 cm
Provenance: Injalak Arts & Crafts, NT cat 1646-21
Joe Guymala
Ngalyod (Rainbow Serpent)
2023
natural earth pigments on bark
107 x 64 cm
Provenance: Injalak Arts & Crafts, NT cat 33O-23
Injalak Arts & Crafts’ Joe Guymala (Kunwinjku)
Joe Guymala
Ngalyod (Rainbow Serpent)
2023
natural earth pigments on paper
102 x 31 cm
Provenance: Injalak Arts & Crafts, NT cat 1596-23
Joe Guymala
Youtube Snake
2024
natural earth pigments on bark
208 x 30 cm
Provenance: Injalak Arts & Crafts, NT cat 631-24
Joe Guymala
Ngalyod (Rainbow Serpent)
2023
natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on bark
153 x 41 cm
Provenance: Injalak Arts & Crafts, NT cat 967-23
Joe Guymala
Nawaran – Oenpelli Rock Python Story
2023
synthetic polymer paint on hollow log
162.5 x 19 x 19 cm
Provenance: Injalak Arts & Crafts, NT cat 764-23
Joe Guymala
Karldurrk (Blue-Winged Kookaburra)
2024
natural earth pigments on hollow log
152 x 13 x 13 cm
Provenance: Injalak Arts & Crafts, NT cat 1116-24
Joe Guymala
Njebuyh (Possum)
2024
natural earth pigments on hollow log
179 x 13 x 13 cm
Provenance: Injalak Arts & Crafts, NT cat 1028-24
Joe Guymala
Mice Lorrkon
2023
natural earth pigments on hollow log
160 x 13 x 13 cm
Provenance: Injalak Arts & Crafts, NT cat 1349-23
Naomi Hobson (Kaantju/Umpila)
Naomi Hobson
Banned
2019
photographic print on cotton rag art paper 310GSM
75 x 104 cm (image), 81 x 110 cm (framed)
from the series Adolescent Wonderland, edition of 5 + 2AP
Naomi Hobson
Orange
2019
photographic print on cotton rag art paper 310GSM
75 x 104 cm (image), 81 x 110 cm (framed)
from the series Adolescent Wonderland, edition of 5 + 2AP
Naomi Hobson
Chill
2019
photographic print on cotton rag art paper 310GSM
75 x 104 cm (image), 81 x 110 cm (framed)
from the series Adolescent Wonderland, edition of 5 + 2AP
Naomi Hobson
Kid Next Door
2019
photographic print on cotton rag art paper 310GSM
75 x 104 cm (image), 81 x 110 cm (framed)
from the series Adolescent Wonderland, edition of 5 + 2AP
Naomi Hobson
Crossroad
2022
photographic print on cotton rag art paper 310GSM
75 x 104 cm (image), 81 x 110 cm (framed)
from the series Adolescent Wonderland (Revisited 2), edition of 5 + 2AP
Naomi Hobson
Easter Man
2020
photographic print on cotton rag art paper 310GSM
75 x 104 cm (image), 81 x 110 cm (framed)
from the series Adolescent Wonderland (Revisited), edition of 5 + 2AP
Naomi Hobson
Wuukanta: Life on the River
2024
synthetic polymer paint on linen
160 x 160 cm
Finalist in the 2O24 Hadley's Art Prize, Tasmania
Naomi Hobson
Habitats of Hope – The Fruit-Dove Pigeon Feeding on Fruits and Seeds High Up in the Rainforest Canopy
2024
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
160 x 140 cm
Hubert Pareroultja
Tjuritja (West MacDonnell Ranges, NT)
2017
watercolour on paper
61 cm diameter (image), 86 x 84 cm (framed size)
Provenance: Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Art Centre, NT cat 560-17
Iltja Ntjarra’s Hubert Pareroultja (Western Arrente/Luritja)
Hubert Pareroultja
Lukaria – Wester MacDonnell Ranges
2017
watercolour on paper
55 cm diameter (image), 85 x 85 cm (framed size)
Provenance: Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Art Centre, NT cat 632-17
Hubert Pareroultja
Rutjipma (Mt Sonder)
2017
watercolour on paper
61 cm (image diameter), 86 x 84 cm (framed)
Provenance: Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Art Centre, NT cat 559-17
Maree Clarke (Mutti Mutti/Wamba Wamba/Yorta Yorta/Boonwurrung)
Maree Clarke
Gayaam (Murrini Broad Shield)
2024
fused and polished Murrini glass, acacia
85 x 24.5 x 10 cm
Maree Clarke
Gayaam (Murrini Broad Shield)
2024
fused and polished Murrini glass, acacia
88 x 23 x 10 cm
Murrini Canoe
2024
hand-cut and finished, blown Murrini glass, stainless cables
300 x 30.5 x 17 cm, suspended height variable
Maree Clarke
Wurneet buath (river reed) vessel #6
2023
blown Murrini and incalmo glass
46.5 x 10 x 10 cm
Maree Clarke
Wurneet buath (river reed) vessel #7
2023
blown Murrini and incalmo glass
46.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
Maree Clarke
Wurneet buath (river reed) vessel #1
2023
blown Murrini and incalmo glass
48.5 x 10 x 10 cm
Jilamara Arts & Crafts artists – Conrad Tipungwuti (Tiwi), Timothy Cook (Tiwi)
Conrad Tipungwuti
Warnarringa
2023
locally sourced ochres on linen
150 x 120 cm
Provenance: Jilamara Arts & Crafts, NT cat 72-23
Timothy Cook
Kulama
2023
locally sourced ochres on linen
200 x 180 cm
Provenance: Jilamara Arts & Crafts, NT cat 193-23
Timothy Cook
Kulama
2013
earth pigment on linen
200 x 220 cm
Provenance: Jilamara Arts & Crafts, NT cat 90-13
Tjarlirli Art artists – Katjarra Butler (Ngaanyatjarra/Pintupi), Bob Gibson (Ngaanyatjarra/Pintupi)
Bob Gibson
PATJANTJA
2021
SYNTHETIC POLYMER PAINT ON CANVAS
147 X 177 CM
PROVENANCE: TJARLIRLI ART, WA CAT 21-1236KA
Mrs K. Butler
Korrmangkuntja
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
91 x 91 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-848KA
Bob Gibson
Patjantja
2021
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
121 x 91.5 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-766
Tjumpo Tjapanangka
Wati Kutjarra
2003
coloured glass panel
43.5 x 31 cm
Provenance: Warlayirti Artists, WA cat 950/03
Warlayirti Artists’ Tjumpo Tjapanangka (Kukatja)
Kent Morris
Barkindji Blue Sky – Ancestral Connections #10
2021
single channel HD video, colour, no sound
14 minutes 45 seconds
Kent Morris (Barkindji)
Kent Morris
Waa and Wattle
2022
single channel HD video, colour, no sound
3 minutes
Kent Morris
Cultural Reflections – Continuous Connections
2022
single channel HD video, colour, no sound
2 minutes 40 seconds
Kent Morris
karta kartaka (pink cockatoo) #7
2023
single channel HD video, 24:9, colour, no sound
3 minutes
Kent Morris
karta kartaka (pink cockatoo) – no mitchell fella you
2024
single channel HD video, colour, no sound
2 minutes 23 seconds
Bindi Mwerre Anthurre’s Conway Ginger (Pitjantjatjara)
Conway Ginger
AFL Footy
2023
acrylic paint and ink on paper
29.5 x 42 cm
Provenance: Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists, NT cat 828-23
Conway Ginger
Skinny Man and Fat Lady Drinking Cup of Tea and Coffee
2023
acrylic paint and ink on paper
29 x 21.5 cm
Provenance: Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists, NT cat 814-23
Janet Fieldhouse (Kalaw Lagaw Ya/Meriam Mer)
Janet Fieldhouse
Armbands 1
2023
woven porcelain
25 x 25 x 12 cm
Janet Fieldhouse
Armbands 2
2023
woven porcelain
28 x 26 x 12 cm
Janet Fieldhouse
Armbands 3
2023
woven porcelain
25 x 23 x 15 cm
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