Gordon Hookey. Photo_Joe Ruckli. Courtesy of the Institute of Modern Art.
23 September 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council's Director of Business and Governance, Iliada Bolton will officially launch Gordon Hookey's exhibition – A MURRIALITY – at SECCA between 6pm and 8pm on Friday 27 September and everyone is invited.
Respected Djirringanj elder, Aunty Glenda Dixon will open the event with a Welcome to Country and guest speakers at this thought-provoking exhibition include Djirringanj elders Ellen Mundy and David Dixon.
Acting Gallery Director, Jasmin Brown said Gordon Hookey's work is best known for its biting satire of Australian culture and politics, its witty critique of racism and an exploration of oral and image-based history-making traditions.
"A MURRIALITY presents perspectives on historical and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through sculpture, printmaking, video and large-scale painting," Ms Brown said.
"Through the lens of Hookey's lived experience as a Murri person, this includes legal injustices, international conflict, cultural representations and language.
"The exhibition features a significant new commission supported by the UNSW Galleries Commissioners Circle that draw inspiration from Hookey's vast collection of political posters and continues his acclaimed series of protest banners.
"Made for use in the public realm at Invasion Day marches and rallies recognising Aboriginal resistance fighter Dundalli, Hookey's banners provide timely socio-political commentary while also imagining a truly empowered Indigenous future."
A MURRIALITY runs from 28 September to 13 November and entry is free.
SECCA is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturdays 10am-2pm. The gallery is closed Sundays and Public Holidays.
