‘miyarnuwimanha’ translates to ‘learning, becoming knowledgeable’, a concept that is explored by Yamaji Wajarri, Dutch and English artist Nicole Monks. In this exhibition, Monks explores the innate and unconscious interconnectedness to Country, community and culture and considers notions of knowledge transfer, the resilience of the stolen generation and the complexities of living off Country on other mob’s unceded land.
Nicole Monks and Murobond collaboration. Photograph: Samantha Mackie.
Developed collaboratively with First Nations artists locally and across Australia: Yamaji Artists, Jenine Boeree, Luke Russell, Jasmine Miikika Craciun, Charmaine Papertalk Green, Willie Messenger, Bidi-Bidi Monks, Lotte Hilder, David Leha, Dale Collier, Elvie Dann, Jason Wing, Maddie Gibbs, John A Douglas and Donna Biles Fernando as Curatorial and Cultural Advisor.
The Lock-Up
12 September to 8 November 2020
New South Wales
