Yagu Gurlbarl (Big Secret)
National Exhibition Register
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Julie Dowling Aunty Violet, 2017- Image Credit
- Julie Dowling 'Aunty Violet', 2017. Image courtesy Rainer Hafner.
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Julie Dowling Cousin Peter, 2017- Image Credit
- Julie Dowling 'Cousin Peter', 2017. Image courtesy City of Greater Geraldton
About the exhibition
Yagu Gurlbarl (Big Secret) artist Julie Dowling explores the theme of slavery in Australia for First Nations peoples both in past centuries and in current Australian society. This is a unique opportunity for
the regions to present a solo exhibition featuring a significant Western Australian artist. A series of highly decorated figurative artworks that will draw in and engage the viewer. Upon closer inspection there is a strong political edge challenging the myth that First Nations peoples were/are lazy and a drain on society. The beauty presented in the works becomes a metaphor for the resilience and wisdom of First Nations peoples to overcome the narrow narrative that has mythologised colonisation.
“The works in Dowling’s exhibition speak of the atrocities of slavery and show how beautifully resilient her people are despite this.” – Carol Dowling
Artists and Curator
- Curator
- Charmaine Green
- Artists
Julie Dowling
Available Dates and
Exhibition Details
- Available dates
- 01/10/2018 - 31/10/2020
- Exhibition size
- Between 50-75 sq or running metres
- Originating state
- WA
- Organised by
- ART ON THE MOVE
- Price
- Contact to discuss
- Primary contact
- Olivia Nichols
- Position
- Exhibitions Touring Coordinator
- Organisation
- ART ON THE MOVE
- Phone
- (08) 9249 3479
- exhibitions@artonthemove.art
- Acknowledgement
- An ART ON THE MOVE touring exhibition. ART ON THE MOVE is supported by the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. ART ON THE MOVE Act-Belong-Commit Engagement Program is proudly sponsored by Healthway.