COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT : AMATA: RECENT WORKS FROM THE STOCKROOM

Mitakiki Collaborative: Naomi Kantjuriny, Mona Mitakiki, Tjimpayi Presley
Mitakiki Collaborative: Naomi Kantjuriny, Mona Mitakiki, Tjimpayi Presley
The artists of Amata in the APY Lands of Australia have long had a drive to create an acclaimed artistic hub in their homeland. They founded a women's art centre in the late 1990's, which was later renamed Tjala Arts, reflecting the growing involvement of men in Amata's art scene. Artworks from Amata are imbued with the creation stories and country that are at the forefront of the community's minds. Their art studio is now a leader in the Desert art movement and the Amata artists have been acquired by many high-profile collectors and prestigious Australian cultural institutions including; The National Gallery of Australia, The Art Gallery of New South Wales, The National Gallery of Victoria and the Art Gallery of South Australia, to name a few.

Short St Gallery invites you to view recently arrived artworks from Amata that show the diverse range in style, vibrant mark making and rich colour palette of this incredible community.