KONSTANTINA

Big dots series: Mirri Berewagal (Many white people) , 2023

Art : Aboriginal
Origine : Byron Bay
Dimensions : 90 x 120 cm
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
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N° : 4431

The works in the "Big Dots" series are composed around contrasting colours on which large white or black dots evoke the place occupied by indigenous populations and those born of colonisation. The dots refer to traditional Aboriginal painting, but are enlarged to show that they are distinct individualities.

Here Konstantina reflects on the white missionary movement in Australia: "The white missionary movement in Australia 'ignored' or 'whitewashed' the beauty of Aboriginal culture and customs during the long years of colonisation. Those who were abducted, those who were moved to places alien to them, those who were separated from their families and oppressed... we still feel the effects today! This dislocation of the population is Australia's greatest shame..." 

For the Gadigal, blue is the colour of the sea, their territory. Yellow and orange are masculine colours, reminiscent of fire.

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