NGURRA
WATHA
NAIDOC WEEK 2024 Exhibition
Curated by Jeremy Coward and Gavin Kelly
Ngurra Watha means Camp Fire from the Gathang language. This exhibition represents coming together from all different places and sharing knowledge and story to celebrate our similarities and love for country through a mixture of ancient and modern techniques.
We invite you to come sit around our Ngurra Watha to learn, share, and appreciate the stories of our countries.
Opening Reception
6-9pm Friday 5 July
Open 5–19 July.
Online until 26 July.
CURATORS
Jeremy Coward
Jeremy is a Gomeroi man from the Upper Hunter Valley NSW. He has responsibilities and obligations to Ngemba country in North Western NSW.
Jeremy gains inspiration from the colours of country and traditional story. Mainly using paints and carvings on traditional Aboriginal tools crafted by him to show the importance of caring for country and what it provides us all everyday.
Gavin Kelly
Gavin is a worimi man from the Maiangal clan. Gavin lives on worimi country in Stockton nsw and the area has a strong influence on what he paints.
Gavin has been doing art for over 20 years and is self taught. During that time Gavin has illustrated several books and painted the first place prizes for men’s and women’s indigenous surfest.
Opening Reception
6-9pm Friday 5 July
Open 5–19 July.
Online until 26 July.
WEEKENDS: Open 12-5pm.
WEEKDAYS: By appointment only.
Onwards Gallery
6 Torpey Place Hamilton