Four exhibitions set to launch at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery [BRAG] tonight will explore a variety of artistic practices from Indigenous Australian, Papuan and African cultures.
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The exhibitions- Void, HOME: Gunhigal Nguambang Wiradyuri Mayini [Plains Country Wiradyuri People], Backyard Bila and Canis Lupus familiaris- present differing interpretations of various First Nations cultures.
Void explores works across the mediums of drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, video and photography to provide various representations of the unknown.
"The void is filled with meaning, attention and presence, even if we can't see it," Void curator Emily McDaniel said.
"Each artwork sees Indigenous Australian artists interpret the unknown through space and time, addressing topics such as the erasure of First Nations people from the Australian landscape."
Ms McDaniel said Void's relevance continues to grow each year as it encourages observers to consider Indigenous Australian knowledge of safeguarding the landscape from harm.
"The fires burning across NSW are an urgent warning that we need to start viewing issues in a new way."
Ms McDaniel, who is also a Wiradyuri woman, said it's important for local galleries to facilitate works that promote Indigenous Australian knowledge and culture.
"I have a deep connection with Wiradyuri country, and this exhibition is the perfect platform to generate localised conversation around key cultural issues," she said.
The launch event for the exhibitions will get under way from 6pm tonight. Entry costs $12 for adults.