Tommy McRae Spearing the kangaroo c1880s-c1890s (Art Gallery of NSW collection, purchased 2004)
The Art Gallery of NSW‘s celebration of Koori culture continues. In the Murruwaygu exhibition you can listen to artist Roy Kennedy then learn about shield carving. Later, enjoy the sweet melodies of Charlie Trindall in the cafe
Exhibition talk – Murruwaygu, 5.30pm
Artist Roy Kennedy talks about his work in the exhibition and his childhood growing up on the Police Paddock Mission.
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Shield carving talk and demonstration, 6.30pm
Join Murruwaygu curator Jonathan Jones as he discusses shield carving with contemporary carvers Andrew Snelgar and Simon Penrose, who will demonstrate their practice.
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Live Music – Charlie Trindall, 7.30pm
Charlie Trindall is a descendent of the Gamilaroi people of north-western NSW. His sweet melodies explore themes of loss and dislocation as well as of hope, love and reconciliation.
Where: Yiribana Gallery, Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain
When: 17 February 2016 from 5.30pm
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