Indigenous Art, Culture & Design - Week 11



Torres Strait Islander Art



Dennis Nona | Kala Lagaw Ya people | Thabara 1992


This week in our lecture we learnt about Torres Strait Islander work. Whilst searching the internet, I came across an episode of Art Nation which offers  a great overview of Torres Strait Islander art and culture. The video takes us on a journey through the 'Land, Sea and Sky' exhibition currently on display at the Quensland Gallery of Modern Art. I particularly enjoy the vibrancy of Torres Strait Islander art  and culture, and amazed at how the art movement is continually evolving.

Please take a look at the video, some of the artwork is absolutely gorgeous!!

LINK
http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/video/default.htm#flashtop

Below is also a link to the exhibition website. It offers a variety of resources about the exhibition and Torres Strait Islander art, including pwerpoints, images, education resources, and several other links to videos of the exhibition on their YouTube Channel.

LINK
http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/past/2011/land,_sea_and_sky_contemporary_art_of_the_torres_strait_islands

SOURCES:
Dennis Nona Image: http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/past/2011/land,_sea_and_sky_contemporary_art_of_the_torres_strait_islands