Western Australian
Indigenous Art Awards 2008
1 November 2008 - 11 January 2009
The inaugural Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards exhibition showcases outstanding works by sixteen Indigenous artists from across the nation. Each of the artists brings a unique vision to the Awards and, placed together, their work reveals the dominant and emerging mediums, subjects and experiences shaping contemporary Indigenous art today.
Non-Acquisitive Western Australian Indigenous Art Award Winner
The winner of the richest Indigenous art award in Australia, the non-acquisitive Western Australian Indigenous Art Award, which is valued at $50,000, is Patrick Tjungurrayi.
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Patrick Tjungurrayi Untitled 2007 acrylic on linen 183 x 244cm Courtesy collection of Ken McGregor © the artist, courtesy Papunya Tula Artists |
Patrick Tjungurrayi Untitled 2007 acrylic on linen 183 x 244cm Courtesy of Barry Fitzgerald © the artist, courtesy Papunya Tula Artists |
Patrick Tjungurrayi Untitled 2006 acrylic on linen 183 x 244cm Courtesy collection of Barrie and Jude Lepley © the artist, courtesy Papunya Tula Artists |
Western Australian Artist Winner
The Western Australian artist awarded the $10,000 prize is June Walkutjukurr Richards.
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June Walkutjukurr Richards The Policeman 2006 acrylic on canvas Courtesy of the artist and Warburton Collection © June Richards |
June Walkutjukurr Richards Gimme 2008 acrylic on canvas Courtesy of private collection © June Richards |
June Walkutjukurr Richards The Tourist 2006 acrylic on canvas Courtesy of the artist and Warburton Collection © June Richards |
People's Choice Award
The winner of the $5,000 People's Choice award is Shane Pickett.
Shane Pickett
Seasons (detail)
2008
acrylic on linen (6 components)
150 x 200 cm
Courtesy the artist and Indigenart - Mossenson Galleries
Image© the artist courtesy Indigenart - Mossenson Galleries
View Works in the Exhibition
The Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards will be on display 1 November 2008 – 11 January 2009.
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Minister's Statement Announcing the People's Choice Winner
Minister's and Premier's Joint Media Statement Announcing the Winners
Media Release Announcing the 16 Finalists
