Inspiring First Nations fashion and paintings on display

Published: 18th April 2023

The Hopevale Arts and Cultural Centre is at the heart of Guugu Yimithirr culture and is a space where Aboriginal people of all ages pass on their cultural traditions as well as their traditional language which is spoken daily by many local people.

The To the light (Wulungurr-Bi) exhibition, specially commissioned for Logan Art Gallery, features paintings and textiles under the Hopevale Collective banner as well as fashion garments designed in partnership with QUT fashion students.

It will be one of four exhibitions on display at the gallery from Friday, May 5 until Saturday, June 10.

Sculptures and large-scale paintings of bird life from the City of Logan will feature in the Birds of a feather exhibition by Peter Hughes.

He is representing Eight Mile Plains based arts business Monte Lupo, run by  disability support provider Multicap, which employs artists with disabilities.

The third exhibition – Ebb and flow – contains abstract acrylic paintings by City of Logan artist and high school teacher April Giblin. Her art is centred around people engaging with the natural environment.

The final exhibition - Pattern and pulse - features a selection of works from the Logan Art Collection curated by former Ripple effect: out of Artwaves mentorship recipient Harrison Owen.

City Lifestyle Chair Councillor Laurie Koranski said these exhibitions showcase inspiring pieces that convey wonderful stories.

“It is especially heartening to hear about the history of the Monte Lupo exhibition and how it provides employment opportunities for people living with disability,” Cr Koranski said.

The exhibition program is complemented by free screen-printing, pottery and painting workshops for adults and children.

Award-winning songwriter Milena Luna will launch her album during the Music in the Gallery session from 2pm to 3.30pm on Saturday, May 27.

For registration details and more information on the public program visit loganarts.com.au