Michael Cook, ‘Civilised #13’, 2012. Inkjet print on paper, 123 x 109 cm (framed). Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane.

Saltwater Country

The works in Saltwater Country feature stories of historical, environmental and personal concerns, utilising these artists’ strong cultural connections to their saltwater country – Queensland’s coastline, sea and waterways.

About the exhibition

Curated by Michael Aird and Virginia Rigney, Saltwater Country showcases works by 16 of Queensland’s acclaimed Indigenous artists. 

M&G QLD celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2014 and Saltwater Country represents a major milestone for us as our first international touring exhibition.


Artists

Vernon Ah Kee, Daniel Boyd, Michael Cook, Megan Cope, Fiona Foley, Rosella Namok, Mavis Ngallametta, Laurie Nilsen, Napolean Oui, Ryan Presley, Brian Robinson, Ken Thaiday, Alick Tipoti, Ian Waldron, Judy Watson, and a collaborative work by Erub Arts. 


Resources

Saltwater Country education resource
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Saltwater Country artist biographies
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Judy Watson artist feature interview

Megan Cope artist feature interview

Napoleon Oui artist feature interview

Ryan Presley artist feature interview

Vernon Ah Kee artist feature interview

Michael Cook artist feature interview

Laurie Nilsen artist feature interview

Ken Thaiday Snr. artist feature interview

Ian Waldron artist feature interview

Daniel Boyd artist feature interview

Brian Robinson artist feature interview

Alick Tipoti artist feature interview


Tour dates


Acknowledgements

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Gold Coast City Gallery logo
Australia Council for the Arts logo
Australian Government Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy logo
Australian Government department of foreign affairs and trade logo
Queensland Government logo
City of Gold Coast logo

Saltwater Country was a travelling exhibition developed in partnership between Museums & Galleries Queensland and Gold Coast City Gallery. Curated by Michael Aird and Virginia Rigney. Saltwater Country has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Ministry for the Arts’ Visions of Australia Program, and through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. It was supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory governments. This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts program. The project was supported by the Australian Government through the Australia International Cultural Council, an initiative of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and by the City of Gold Coast.

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