Wayne Quilliam
Professor @ RMIT University / Based in Melbourne
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Press Release 27 October 2018
Connection to Country
‘A spiritualised visual narrative of two brothers’
ART MOB Gallery
29 Hunter st Hobart Tasmania
On the 1st of November two of Tasmania’s most eminent Indigenous artists, Wayne and Mick Quilliam, will meet in Hobart at Art Mob gallery for their first ever collaborative exhibition: Connection to Country. The two brothers will showcase an array of paintings and printed photography to display their respective knowledge of culture and connection to land.
They have taken different paths throughout their careers. Wayne left Tasmania as a young man to explore the world, refining his artistic ability with perpetual travel to Indigenous communities in every corner of the globe. This nomadic lifestyle is reflected in his enhanced aerial photography, capturing diverse landscapes from arid desert to beautiful coasts, exploring on the way in which the human form can resonate through the land.
In contrast to his brother, Mick has stayed on the coast of Tasmania, his paintings immersed in his homeland. His use of natural ochres and motifs of Tasmanian Aboriginal mythology relay a strong connection to his country. Mick’s work has been collected by national and international collectors for over a decade. He has had 11 sell-out shows at Art Mob and was named a finalist in the 2018 King & Wood Mallesons art prize. His work as a cultural tour guide on Tasmania’s east coast, along with his story-rich painting, makes Mick one of the major proponents of continuing Tasmanian Indigenous culture.
A.Professor Wayne Quilliam has created, curated and exhibited more than 280 exhibitions across the globe. Winner of numerous awards including National NAIDOC Artist of the year, Human Rights and Walkley award and nominated as a Master of Photography by National Geographic, Wayne continues to evolve in his creative practice to become one of Australia’s most influential photographic artists.
Artwork ‘DJIWARR’ Wayne Quilliam 2018
Connection to Country
‘A spiritualised visual narrative of two brothers’
ART MOB Gallery
29 Hunter st Hobart Tasmania
On the 1st of November two of Tasmania’s most eminent Indigenous artists, Wayne and Mick Quilliam, will meet in Hobart at Art Mob gallery for their first ever collaborative exhibition: Connection to Country. The two brothers will showcase an array of paintings and printed photography to display their respective knowledge of culture and connection to land.
They have taken different paths throughout their careers. Wayne left Tasmania as a young man to explore the world, refining his artistic ability with perpetual travel to Indigenous communities in every corner of the globe. This nomadic lifestyle is reflected in his enhanced aerial photography, capturing diverse landscapes from arid desert to beautiful coasts, exploring on the way in which the human form can resonate through the land.
In contrast to his brother, Mick has stayed on the coast of Tasmania, his paintings immersed in his homeland. His use of natural ochres and motifs of Tasmanian Aboriginal mythology relay a strong connection to his country. Mick’s work has been collected by national and international collectors for over a decade. He has had 11 sell-out shows at Art Mob and was named a finalist in the 2018 King & Wood Mallesons art prize. His work as a cultural tour guide on Tasmania’s east coast, along with his story-rich painting, makes Mick one of the major proponents of continuing Tasmanian Indigenous culture.
A.Professor Wayne Quilliam has created, curated and exhibited more than 280 exhibitions across the globe. Winner of numerous awards including National NAIDOC Artist of the year, Human Rights and Walkley award and nominated as a Master of Photography by National Geographic, Wayne continues to evolve in his creative practice to become one of Australia’s most influential photographic artists.
Artwork ‘DJIWARR’ Wayne Quilliam 2018