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ROA
Paradox 22nd OCTOBER 2011 – 13th JANUARY 2012 FORM Gallery, 357 Murray Street, Perth Western Australia, 6000
In the spring of 2011, ROA found himself in the remote Pilbara region of North Western Australia. Travelling through remote terrain accessible only via four-wheel-drive or on foot, deep in Ngarluma country, ROA was hosted by Ngarluma Aboriginal elders and shown places known only to the locals. This is a place of paradoxes, where the natural beauty of the land intersects with the flotsam and jetsam of human habitation disused water tanks, abandoned houses, pieces of car and machinery. Where life and death overlap. Where cultures and histories constantly cross paths. Where urban art meets the outback. FORM and Skalitzers Contemporary Art are proud to present Paradox, an exhibition by ROA. A modern day naturalist, famous for his large-scale depictions of animals on urban walls around the world, ROA moves between continents and cities, observing and documenting the creatures that co-inhabit the urban landscape. ROA’s explorations span the natural and built ecosystem. Fascinated with the beauty in the circle of life, he brings the animal world back to our urban jungle, often juxtaposing his imagery onto remnants of yesterday. His bold paintings reintroduce these animals to the locations that they have long since lost to human expansion. “I think it is clear that humanity has decimated several animal species over the past few decades. It is also clear that people are estranged from nature and their roots... These over-enlarged animals are a celebration of the animal world. I put my image out there and people can decide how to interpret it for themselves” ROA, as quoted by Tristan Manco (Street Sketchbook)
Macrotis lagotis, Dalgyte (Noongar language), Bilby (2011) Enamel paint, spray paint, metal panels in frame 135W x 99H x 23D cm SOLD
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Myrmecobius fasciatus, Noombat, wioo (Noongar language), Numbat (2011) Enamel paint, spray paint, timber panels 161W x 186H x 11D cm $10,450 inc GST
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Setonix Brachyurus, Quakur (Noongar language), Quokka (2011) Enamel paint and spray paint on wood 230W(closed)/ 254W(open) x 110H x 11Dcm $11,550 inc GST SOLD
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Ornithorhynchus Anatinus, Tohunbuck (Goomburra language), Platypus (2011) Enamel paint and spray paint on wood panels 184W x 70H x 20D cm SOLD
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T. A. Acanthion, Minaji (Walmajarri language), Echidna (2011) Enamel paint and spray paint on wood 117W(closed)/226W(open) x 77H x 10Dcm SOLD Includes Formicidae/ Ants (2011) Ink on paper, mounted in casing in wooden box 11W x 8H x 4Dcm Presented in wooden case 42W x 48Hcm Detail
Trichosurus Vulpecula, Comal (Noongar language), Common Brushtail Possum (2011) Enamel paint and spray paint on timber 60W(closed)/ 81W(open) x 80Hcm (2 Pieces) $6,600 inc GST
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Chelodina Steindachneri, Barwanjan (Bardi language) Flat Back Turtle Head (2011) Charcoal and conté on plywood 29 x 35cm SOLD
Myrmecobius Fasciastus, Noombat (Noongar language), Numbat Head (2011) Charcoal and conté on plywood 29 x 35cm SOLD
Falco Berigora, Kirrkirlanji (Warlpiri language), Brown Falcon Head (2011) Charcoal and conté on plywood 29 x 35cm SOLD
Casuarius Johnsonii, Gumbulgan (Ngadjon language), Southern Cassowary Head (2011) Charcoal and contĂŠ on plywood 29 x 35cm $1,100 inc GST
Macropus giganteus, Gungurru (Guugu Yimithirr language) Grey Kangaroo Skull (2011) Enamel paint, spray paint, Machinery data sheet on plywood 24 x 32cm SOLD
Macropus rufus, Marlu (Warlpiri language), Red Kangaroo Skull (2011) Enamel paint on board 23 x 35cm $1,100 inc GST
Cacatuidae, Biloela, Cockatoo Skull (2011) Enamel paint on metal sign 23 x 23cm SOLD
Dromaius novaehollandiae, Barrimal (Dja Dja Wurrung language) Emu Skull (2011) Etched enamel paint on perspex, in metal light box 45W x 31H x 16Dcm $4,400 inc GST
Grallina cyanoleuca, Yilimbirraa (Yindjibarndi language) Magpie Lark (2011) Charcoal and enamel paint on wood 19W x 61Hcm Presented in wooden case 84H x 71Wcm SOLD
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Macropus rufus, Marlu (Western Desert languages), Red Kangaroo (2011) Enamel paint and spray paint on metal panels 170W x 274Hcm $9,350 in GST
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Shed Installation (2011) Mixed media
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Gallery Installation (2011) comprised of: Lasiorhinus Latrifrons, Wambad (Dharug Language), Hairy-nosed Wombat Macropus Rufus, Marlu (Western Desert languages), Red Kangaroo Casuarius Casuarius Johnsonii, Gumbulgan (Ngadjon Language), Southern Cassowary Falco Berigora, Kirrkirlanji (Warlpiri Language), Brown Falcon Enamel paint and spray paint on wooden doors and powdercoated steel
Lasiorhinus Latrifrons, Wambad (Dharug Language), Hairy-nosed Wombat
Casuarius Casuarius Johnsonii, Gumbulgan (Ngadjon Language), Southern Cassowary
Macropus Rufus, Marlu (Western Desert languages), Red Kangaroo
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Falco Berigora, Kirrkirlanji (Warlpiri Language), Brown Falcon