D_O_T

Dotted surfaces showing u-shapes and circular patterns in earthy ochre and red tones are immediately recognisable as Western Desert dot paintings. ‘D_O_T’ explores what lies beside, beneath and around these dots.  This exploration endeavors to question contemporary perceptions of Western Desert art, challenging the expectations and conditions of creative practice and the nature of value and representation of contemporary Australian art from Central Australia.  ‘D_O_T’ presents the work of six artists from Papunya, home of the Western Desert Art Movement. The intricate line work and patterning illustrate detailed stories that are significant and particular to each individual artist. These drawings are lifted off the page and translated into installation with permission from the artists, saturating the pompom space with dynamic lines and stories from the Central Desert to provide a ‘contemporary’ backdrop to the original works on paper. A Mop project hosted in Galerie pompom presented by Verge Gallery, ‘D_O_T’ exhibits a contemporary installation of works made by current artists illustrating their world view, lived experience and knowledge in an inner city Artist Run gallery. Curated by Siân McIntyre, presented by Verge Gallery in collaboration with Papunya Tjupi Arts.

Galerie pompom
Until 11 December, 2016
Sydney

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