The Shape of Time
Main Gallery & Small Object Space
Meanjin / Brisbane
24 April to 31 June, 2025
Exhibition: The Shape of Time
Art Centres: Hope Vale Arts & Cultural Centre, Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, Yalanji Arts, Pormpuraaw Art and Culture Centre and MOA Arts
Medium: Ceramics, Textiles and Fiber
Gallery: Main Gallery & Small Object Gallery
Two compelling exhibitions unite to celebrate Queensland's First Nations craft and design practices. Bringing together five distinguished Art Centres - Hope Vale, Girringun, Yalanji Arts, Pormpuraaw, and MOA - showcasing contemporary works that honor traditional knowledge and cultural connections. From the rainforests of Far North Queensland to the Torres Strait Islands, this exhibition presents a rich tapestry of ceramics, textiles, and fiber works, each piece reflecting deep ties to Country and community.
Showcasing in the Small Gallery space, a selection of wearable pieces that merge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Using materials ranging from emu feathers and native timbers to metals and clay, these works tell powerful stories of cultural continuity and artistic innovation.
Together, these exhibitions offer a unique glimpse into the vibrant artistic practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander makers, demonstrating the continued evolution and strength of First Nations creative expression.
Image Credit
Guuthi, 2019, Grace Rosendale. Textile design, silkscreen on black linen. Image courtesy of Hopevale Arts and Cultural Centre.
