A delightful look at dynamic artworks by indigenous artists from across Western Australia. The exhibition, held by Midland Junction Art Centre and curated by the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of WA, features an assortment of mediums from screen printing and paint on canvas, to pottery and traditional basket weaving. 

I enjoyed the variety of styles and how they worked with the space to engross visitors in the artwork. Martha Lee’s silkscreen prints are a vibrant and energetic inclusion to the walls of the gallery, whilst Lea Taylor’s woven works are homely and delicately ornamental. Fredia Lane’s thoughtful minimalist pieces, making use of strong brushstrokes and dot painting, is beautifully juxtaposed against Tjyllyungoo Lance Chadd’s striking realism pieces. Each piece presents an individual narrative in visually engaging ways. They are presented to visitors at their most basic form, without accompanying text for each piece, to allow the work to speak for itself. This makes it particularly inclusive for all ages as it can be experienced in its most stripped-down form for every visitor.

All of the works on display are on sale, as well as additional small items available for purchase in the gallery shop. Particularly for a free exhibition, having the opportunity to support WA artists and buy art through this event is terrific. 

It was a particularly small exhibition space, which, whilst made the viewing of only 51 pieces in the gallery feel very intimate, made my visit shorter than I had hoped. I would love to see a larger exhibition like this for Fringe, as it provided a refreshing view on contemporary indigenous art in its many forms.

This exhibition is recommended for art lovers, as there are some excellent pieces on display and it is a chance to discover many indigenous artists from all over Western Australia!