september 24 -30 | 2014
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Art and community By KYLIE WILSON
VITAL ART:
Collector Adam Williams with some of the Indigenous art in the Time and Place 2 exhibition. PHOTO: Vanessa Burgess
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BRIGHT Art Gallery has been an integral part of the community for more than 50 years. It is something of a rarity in art circles, being funded and run by the community, and frequented by people of all abilities and cultural interests who love their art. And its latest exhibition, Time and Place 2, is an absolute pearler, offering a glimpse into the complex world of modern Indigenous art which is all too seldom seen in regional Victoria. For local art collector Adam Williams, the attraction to Indigenous art lies in the stories they tell, and he’s delighted to share the works, and help nurture a greater, deeper appreciation. “I think of the story associated with the artist, where I purchased it from, where the painting has been exhibited, as well as simply enjoying the design and art itself,” he said. “I have also had the opportunity to talk to the artists about their spirituality and beliefs, which has taught me that the Aboriginal community has a great sense of family and connection to the land. “They feel an obligation which has been passed down for thousands of years. “It’s a real gut feeling, when I am in front of good art. “It gives me a relief from everyday life.” continued page |
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