String theory : focus on contemporary Australian art / Glenn Barkley ; Tony Albert ; Tess Allas ; Robyn McKenzie ; Noongar Doll Makers ; Richard Bell ; Vernon Ah Kee ; Megan Robson ; Yarrenyty-Arltere Artists ; Tjanpi Desert Weavers.
Catalog of an exhibition held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, August 16-October 27, 2013. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
A painting can be a weaving, a photo can be a basket / Glenn Barkley -- Yirrkala artists. Dhundhunga 2 Munungurr ; Lipaki Marlaypa ; Yirrkala Printmakers : Mulkun Wirrpanda, Dipililna Bukulatjpi/Marika, Birrpunu Yunupingu, Gundimulk Wanambi, Dundiwuy 2 Munungurr, Djerrkngu Marika, Nyangungu Marawili, Marrnyula Mununggurr ; Djuwakan 2 (DJ) Marika ; The string figures of Yirrkala / Robyn McKenzie -- Tony Albert. Optimism / Tony Albert -- Boolarng Nangamai, Aboriginal Art & Culture Studio. A brief but true history of the Gerringong gang / Tess Allas -- Dale Harding. A stitch in time / Tess Allas. Tjanpi Desert weavers. Tjanpi Minyma Tjanpi Punu / Jo Foster ; Minyma Punu Kungkarangkalpa = Seven Sisters Tree Women / Ilawanti Ungutjuru Ken ; Kangku£̀u Pu£̀u Minyma Kutjara = Two Women Sister Trees / Yvonne Yibardi ; Tjilkamata Minyma Kutjara mana Wati Ngintaka Warta = Two porcupine wives and perentie man tree / Dianne Ungukalpi Golding, Eunice Yunurupa Porter -- Evelyn McGreen and Jean Baptiste Apuatimi. The printed basket : Evelyn McGreen and Jean Baptiste Apuatimi / Glenn Barkley -- Alison Page. The eye has to travel / Glenn Barkley -- Thelma Judson. No map required / Gabrielle Sullivan -- Noongar doll makers. The Noongar artists of Narrogin and Pingelly / Glenn Barkley ; Noongar doll makers' stories -- Laurie Nilsen. The most skilful artist I know / Richard Bell ; Hardwired to community / Dale Harding -- Regina Pilawuk Wilson. Painting a new story : Regina Pilawuk Wilson / Megan Robson -- Jimmy Pike and Desert Designs. Jimmy Pike and Desert Designs : a short history / Pat Lowe -- Tasmanian shell necklace makers. Lola Greeno, Bernice Condie, Dulcie Greeno, Corrie Fullard, Jeanette James ; The luminous line / Tess Allas -- Yarrenyty Arltere artists. 'We are the legends' : Yarrenyty Arltere artists / Sophie Wallace -- Vicki West. Soundings / Tess Allas -- Frances Djulibing and Robyn Djunginy. Hours of doing : Ramingining artists Frances Djulibing and Robyn Djunginy and the MCA Collection / Glenn Barkley.
Summary:
"String theory: Focus on contemporary Australian art explores innovative approaches to fibre and art in a contemporary context. The exhibition brings together Aboriginal artists who work with expanded notions of textile and craft-based tradition, and will present a range of artworks from sculpture to photography, painting to video. Touring from the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and curated by MCA Senior Curator, Glenn Barkley, it features the work of over 30 artists and artist groups from all over Australia. "String theory' is a scientific principle that posits a theory of everything. In this exhibition it implies expansion and connection across time and space, is porous and open-ended, and diverse approaches to the idea of 'fibre' or craft-based disciplines. A highlight of the exhibition is a commission by Yirrkala artist Lipaki Marlyaapa who works exclusively with traditional hand-made string. Many of the works in the exhibition have string as an integral material in their making. Others use photography, painting and installation whilst still being grounded in a textile tradition"--Publisher's web site.
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