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Colonial settlers made myriad objects with problematic portrayals of First Nations people. Now, a number of artists are using these objects in their work to retell these stories.
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Rising star sparkles in gallery nod to NAIDOC Week
One of the works by Kyra Mancktelow – Born under a tree 1, 2020, ceramic, woven natural fibre, emu feathers and underglaze – will be on display from June 11 to July 24 at Logan Art Gallery.
Works by one of the most talented young artists in City of Logan will be showcased at Logan Art Gallery from next week.
The artworks, which include prints, sculptures, ceramics, paintings and weavings, are part of the first major solo exhibition by Crestmead artist Kyra Mancktelow (Quandamooka, Mardigan, South Sea Islander).
Kyra also designed the stunning mural on the Chester Park water reservoir on Middle Rd at Boronia Heights.