Colouring the Landscape

This exhibition explores meaningful representations of Country and the deep sense of belonging it inspires. It highlights the enduring ancestral connection to land, culture and lore, relationships that continue to shape identity and community today.

Central to the exhibition is a bold departure from expectations surrounding Aboriginal art, particularly the use of colour. Rather than relying solely on ochres and earth tones, these works embrace vivid, unconventional palettes to portray Country.

This shift challenges long-held assumptions about how Aboriginal art should look and opens up space for fresh, expressive interpretations. These luminous works do more than celebrate place; they assert sovereignty, resilience and the ongoing presence of First Nations peoples. As part of a wider conversation about artistic freedom and cultural expression, the exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the strength of these connections and the evolving ways stories of Country continue to resonate across time.