Be Bold Blakout Art Exhibition
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As part of NAIDOC Week, Brimbank City Council celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Council have partnered with Aunty Jean Mason and Jinkigi Consultancy to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists and Youth that work and live in the Brimbank Local Government Area.
The exhibition takes place in and around Brimbank Community and Civic Centre. It explores the NAIDOC 2023 theme of ‘For Our Elders’ and combines vibrant imagery across a range of traditional and contemporary techniques.
Aunty Jeanie is from Wilcannia, the Bakandji people, the river people known as the Baaka. She has been painting since she was a child and has lived in the Western Suburbs for the last 32 years. Aunty Jean has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours); her artwork, stories and rich cultural knowledge are inspired by her mother.
Exhibition runs from 30 June - 6 September 2023. With the official opening NAIDOC Event Wednesday, 5 July 2023.
Artist/Curator: Auntie Jeanie Mason
Venue: Brimbank Gallery, Brimbank Community and Civic Centre, + Dai Phat Supermarket Projection
Image Credit: Auntie Jeanie Mason, Seven Sisters, 2003