LAYERS OF BLAK
FRI 23 FEB - SAT 10 MAR
Art Gallery of Ballarat
EXHIBITION
Layers of Blak celebrates the creative outcome of the Koorie Heritage Trust’s second year of the Blak Design program, showcasing jewellery from eleven Victorian First Peoples artists.
The Blak Design program is the first of its kind nationally, marking a crucial step in recognising and reclaiming space for First Peoples design in the wider Australian design landscape. Presented by the KHT in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria and RMIT University, with generous support from the Ian Potter Foundation, Blak Design aims to foster First Peoples cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector and provide a platform for nurturing sustainable, collaborative First Peoples design practices.
Participating First Nations artists featured in the exhibition are Thelma Austin (Gunditjmara), Mandi Barton (Yorta Yorta/Barapa Barapa/Wemba Wemba), Lorraine Brigdale (Yorta Yorta), Nikki Browne (Bidjara), Deanne Gilson (Wadawurrung), Tammy Gilson (Wadawurrung), Elijah Money (Wiradjuri), Yasmin Silveira (Palawa), Sammy Trist (Taungurung), Dominic White (Palawa) and Tracy Wise (Barkindji Ngiyampaa Maligundidj).
Open Daily 10:00am-5:00pm
Free to attend, no booking required.
**This event is independently produced by Ballarat Art Gallery and forms part of our Independent Programme.
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
Koorie Heritage Trust’s Blak Design Program is proudly supported by The Ian Potter Foundation, and has been developed in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria, and RMIT University.
The Art Gallery of Ballarat is the heart of the creative city of Ballarat. A place for Ballarat to look beyond everyday life; to be inspired and engaged by art. Nineteenth-century beliefs placed the Gallery at the centre for social contact, inclusion, and learning. Much of the context has changed over time, yet the central truth of the Gallery’s original manifesto ‘Not for self but for all’ is as relevant today as it was then – the Gallery exists for its audience.
EVENT DETAILS
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessible
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EVENT CONTACT
For event enquiries, please contact the event organiser:
artgal@ballarat.vic.gov.au
(03) 5320 5858
LOCATION
Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard Street North
Wadawurrung Land
Ballarat 3350 VIC