KRISTIAN Pithie, owner of Chapman Gallery in Manuka, has continued the gallery’s long-standing tradition, established by its founder, the late Judith Behan, of bringing the very best Indigenous art to the ACT.
Pithie warns us—“previous exhibitions from Tjala have sold out quickly.”
Assistant manager of Tjala, Kali Reid, and artists Illuwanti Ken and Sylvia Ken will be present for the opening.
Tjala Arts is located at Amata Community, in the far northwest of South Australia. It is an Aboriginal owned and managed corporation that sells artwork on behalf of its members.
What is remarkable is that since its foundation in 1999 (originally as Minima Arts) the centre has concentrated on adapting traditional aboriginal symbols and designs to create contemporary abstract imagery.
As well, it has provide an opportunity for the Anangu (Pitjantjatjara people) to develop skills in fine art and regional craft production, thereby playing a significant role in the well-being of the community and maintaining culture and law.
Tjala Arts exhibition, Chapman Gallery 1/11 Murray Crescent, Manuka, on February 8- 28.
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