Many First Nations people learn traditional stories about Country and culture by looking up into the night sky and hearing ancient stories from their Elders. With larger-than-life characters sketched among the constellations, the stars are literally the origin of many First Nations creation stories – in the cosmos where all life began. The starry sky represents a darkness from which light first appeared.
The Woven within Stars exhibition reflects on how stories and connections to Country and culture are carried from childhood and retold in new ways as we grow. These stories, rich in memory and meaning, evolve over time, revealing deeper truths and greater understanding through art.
Featuring new and existing works by nine First Nations artists from regional South Australia, including Roy Coulthard, Sonja (Jonas) Dare, Regg Dodd, Patricia Fatt, Donny McKenzie, Regina McKenzie, Lavinia Richards, Jenna Richards and Vera Richards.
Curated by Tarnanthi Regional Curator Marika Davies, this is the second exhibition from the award-winning Regional Tarnanthi program, presented in partnership between Country Arts SA, Tarnanthi and the Art Gallery of South Australia supported by Tarnanthi Principal Partner BHP.
