Art at Burrinja
Image credit: Ronnie Tjampitjinpa (born c.1943) Pintupi language group. Untitled, 1996, acrylic on linen, 122 x 122 cm. Photograph by Andrew Curtis. © the artist l Aboriginal Artists Agency Ltd
Burrinja presents
Three Echoes - Western Desert Art
Sat 9 Nov 2024 - Sun 19 Jan 2025 | Burrinja Gallery
Curated by celebrated writer, artist and activist, Djon Mundine OAM FAHA, Three Echoes - Western Desert Art showcases works by 57 acclaimed artists heralding from Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff), Papunya and Utopia Aboriginal communities in the western desert regions of the Northern Territory. The exhibition of paintings, prints and batiks communicates important stories of tjukurrpa (Dreaming) and Country, and explores the poetic notion of echoes.
Three Echoes - Western Desert Art is an initiative of Museums & Galleries Queensland developed in partnership with Karin Schack and Andrew Arnott, and curated by Djon Mundine OAM FAHA. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through its Visions of Australia program and through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. It is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Museums & Galleries Queensland is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funds from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund.
Eerie Creative Ecology Presents
Window into Aerie - Group Art Exhibition
Sat 7 Dec - Sun 2 Feb 2025 | Aerie Gallery
Step into ‘Window into Aerie’, an inspiring exhibition that unveils the creative journeys of Burrinja’s artists. Featuring a diverse range of artworks—from paintings to sculptures—this showcase captures the heart of artistic expression.
This annual exhibition celebrates the work of Aerie Creative Ecology members and studio artists.
Discover, connect, and be inspired!
Burrinja Presents
Sunset Sessions | Western Desert Art
Fri 17 Jan 6pm - 9pm
Immerse yourself in an inspiring evening celebrating the culture and creativity of the Western Desert. Enjoy a unique blend of music, art, and storytelling.
Event Highlights
Live Music Performance by Ash Dargan
Ash Dargan, a Larrakia artist, cultural educator, and Yidaki master from Darwin, has been captivating audiences worldwide with his unique fusion of Indigenous Australian instrumental music since 1996.
Artist Talk & Book Signing – Lia Hills
Local author Lia Hills shares her experiences engaging with Aboriginal communities while writing The Crying Place (Arrernte and Pitjantjatjara Country) and The Desert Knows Her Name (Wotjobaluk Country).
Interactive Batik Demonstration with Tatiana Zaslavskaia
Tatiana, originally from Moscow, is now a batik artist in the Dandenong Ranges. Drawing on her Russian and European art roots, she celebrates Australian nature in her silk paintings. Join her for a live demonstration where you will have the chance to try this ancient technique yourself.
Curator Talk with JD Mittmann
Burrinja’s Curator will explore the significance of Western Desert Art and share insights into the Three Echoes Exhibition.
Celebrate the richness of Western Desert culture through music, art, and conversation in this unforgettable evening.
Amber-Rose Hulme, Resilience 2023 – acrylic and pencil on wood panel 70 x 65cm Image courtesy of FLG and Amber Rose Hulme.
Burrinja Presents
Women Painting Women
Sat 1 Feb - Sun 9 Mar | Burrinja Gallery
Women Painting Women is a landmark exhibition that showcases the exceptional talent of women realist portrait artists. The fourth instalment of this celebrated series brings together award-winning painters from across Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
The Artists
Kelly Maree (NSW), Emma Jennings, Janne Kearney, Yvonne East (NSW), Alanah, Ellen Brand, Vicki Sullivan, Kathrin Longhurst (NSW), Desiree Crossing (WA), Sarah Anthony, Liz Gridley, Amber Rose Hulme, Dagmar Cyrulla and Jac Grantford.
This exhibition is inspired by the Women Painting Women movement in the United States and marks the fourth Australian edition of this powerful celebration of traditional realist painting. It honours the incredible talent and diverse voices of women artists, showcasing their exceptional mastery of portraiture.
Immerse yourself in the skill, depth, and beauty of art by women, where each piece tells a compelling story through the timeless medium of realist painting.
We invite you to the Exhibition Launch on Sunday, 2 February, at 2pm.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments and hear from special guests as we celebrate this remarkable collection.
