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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Saltwater Country catalogue
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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
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.
