The Language of Kin
5-14 April, 2019
For those who were unable to make the 2019 The Language of Kin — Angkentye Anpernirrentye-Kerte Parrtjima Festival, we bring you some of the photos taken at that event.
The Language of the Stockmen / Angkentye Stockmen Mape-kenhe
Angkentye Stockmen Mape-kenhe — The Language of Stockmen: A series of over-sized sculptures replicating original artwork by local artists Johnny Young and David Wallace with collaborations from young artists from Tapatjaka Arts Centre tells the lesser-known social history of First Nations station workers and their language of the land. First Nations people’s involvement in the pastoral history of Central Australia was much more than mustering stock. The language they used told of the harsh terrain and was critical in teaching other stockman about how to survive on Country.
The Language of Change / Angkentye Arrpenhe
Angkentye Arrpenhe — The Language of Change: Three ‘Bush Taxis’ or buses, will feature the works of First Nations artists Mervyn Rubuntja from Iltja Ntjarra/Many Hands Art Centre, Rene Kulitja from Maruku Arts and local Arrernte artist Phillip McCormack. The artwork depicts notions of chnage for First Nations communities from across the region throughout the 21st Century. For thousands of years, Australia’s First Nations people have travelled with the seasons, following their songlines to take part in important events and gatherings. Today, these songline journeys continue, but people use different modes of transport to travel across borders.
We hope you enjoyed our photos and look forward to welcoming you to the heart of Australia for the next Parrtjima Festival.
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