Ngukurr Arts

WARAL

NATSIAA finalists Wally Wilfred and Gwenneth Blitner are from the community of Ngukurr which sits beside the Roper river in South East Arnhem Land. Waral, the title of their exhibition, is a Ngalakgan and Ngandi word that can be interpreted as spirit, shadow, image or soul. It is often used in Roper Kriol when talking about the spirits of people who have passed away.
Ngkurr Arts held their first exhibition in 1988, immediately distinguishing them as innovators in colour and content. Exploring new styles and techniques and then recontextualising them became unique to each artist’s country and culture. The artwork of Ginger Riley, Gertie Huddlestone, Sambo Barra Barra and Maureen Thomson, is renowned for its adventurous style and bold colour.
Wally Wilfred and Gwenneth Blitner have successfully followed on from this legacy to produce an extraordinary exhibition that successfully interlaces ancient cultural knowledge with brilliant colour. The Ngukurr story continues…

Please join Gwenneth and Wally on Saturday morning 14th of May at 11am to celebrate the opening of their exhibition. Wagilak Songmen will open the exhibition with the Djuwalpada songline. The exhibition runs from 14 May - 4 June
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