Jintulu: People of the Sun interweaves ancient stories and creation myths with the legacy of genocide, dispossession and racism that remains etched into contemporary Australia.
Taken from the Martu language of the Western Desert, Jintulu posits Aboriginal Australians as the ‘People of the Sun’, strengthened by and bathed in its lifegiving force. The exhibition juxtaposes new works by Walmajarri artist Murungkurr Terry Murray, Martu artist Curtis Taylor and Persian South African artist Natalie Scholtz with iconic works from The University of Western Australia’s collections including works by Valerie Takao Binder, Sidney Nolanand Alison Alder.
Presented by the Berndt Museum and Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery as part of the Perth Festival Visual Arts Program, supported by Wesfarmers Arts.
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery 17 February – 27 April 2024
