Kaylene Whiskey: 2023 MECCA Holiday Collaboration

Kaylene Whiskey: 2023 MECCA Holiday Collaboration Kaylene Whiskey: 2023 MECCA Holiday Collaboration

Until February 2024 | Free entry
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Staying true to her distinct and vibrant art practice which is widely recognised for its celebration of sisterhood and strong kungas (women) this series by Kaylene Whiskey instils a sense of joy into the politically charged collision of Western pop culture and life on Country.

Produced on discarded tourist pamphlets Whiskey's bold depictions of iconic women surrounded by red dirt tjala (honey ants) and ngiṉṯaka (perentie lizards) intermingle Western consumerism with Aṉangu culture.

The superheroes though seemingly incongruous with their surrounds communicate the lived reality of many First Nations people growing up on Country in postcolonial Australia; the often complex and powerful synthesis which involves both resistance and dependence upon non-Indigenous society.

Together Whiskey's works are irreverent and witty layered with commentary around Indigenous life and its ever-evolving and complicated relationship with tradition and contemporary popular influences. Whiskey lives in Indulkana Yankunytjatjara Southern Desert region and practices at the Iwantja Arts centre. Her lifelong dream is for Dolly Parton to visit her on Country.

The NGV warmly thanks MECCA for supporting the acquisition of these works.


❊ When ❊


Happens: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Times: 10:00am - 5:00pm


❊ Where ❊


The Ian Potter Centre | NGV Australia View Venue
Corner Flinders Street and Swanston Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 Map
The Ian Potter Centre | NGV Australia℅ Naarm
Corner Flinders Street and Swanston Street,, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria✆ Venue: +61 3 8620 2222 | Event:





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