Feature Artist: Loreen Samson
Artist Loreen Samson with the happy owners of one of her paintings bought at Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2016. Photo © AACHWA.
My artwork is from my heart and the stories that must be told, that's the way it should be. I try to inspire young people to do art to help them understand and to heal themselves. I want to give them knowledge to understand and respect their land and their culture.
Loreen Samson, Marking of the lands I call home Ngarluma country (detail), 2016, acrylic on linen, 128 cm x 90 cm. Artwork © Loreen Samson. Photo © Loreen Samson | Roebourne Art Group.
Artist Loreen Samson's language group is Ngarluma and she was born in Roebourne Western Australia where she still lives and works today. Loreen is Manager of Roebourne Art Group and a respected artist who is passionate about connecting with and teaching the younger generations in her community.
Loreen Samson, Community before mining (detail), 2016, acrylic on linen, 116 cm x 79 cm. Artwork © Loreen Samson. Photo © Loreen Samson | Roebourne Art Group.
In her art Loreen paints about social justice, about mining and what is happening around her that hurts her. She paints the colours of the land, the trains that go by night and day, the thoughts she has of her heritage, and the stories of her ancestors.
Loreen Samson, Sadness through my eyes my country (detail), 2016, acrylic on linen, 154 cm x 113 cm. Artwork © Loreen Samson. Photo © Loreen Samson | Roebourne Art Group.
Loreen Samson, Stuart Peas, 2016, acrylic on linen, 128 cm x 87 cm. Artwork © Loreen Samson. Photo © Loreen Samson | Roebourne Art Group.
Loreen is a multiple Cossack Art Award (Best Pilbara Indigenous Artist) winner and her paintings are held in public art collections around Australia, including the Australian National Museum and the University of Western Australia Berndt Museum.
For further information about Loreen or to purchase her work, please contact Roebourne Art Group.
AACHWA Update
At the last Board of Directors meeting a new service charter for AACHWA was approved. As part of its commitment AACHWA will expand its focus to provide in-house support, training, induction and capacity building as requested by the art centres.
To download the Service Charter CLICK HERE.
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CEO Chris Scoggin and Director Ezzard Flowers attended Desart Mob 2016 in Alice Springs (07-10 September 2016). During the four-day visit they networked with other industry representatives across the Desart Mob Symposium and Exhibition, the Inaugural Vincent Lingiari Art Award, the Desart Photography Prize exhibition, and the Desart Mob Marketplace.
Photo of Ezzard Flowers overlooking Alice Springs © AACHWA.
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A variety of topics are lined up:
- Community Development Programme (CDP) Discussion
- Supporting arts workers through induction and training
- Artsource Art Leasing Program
- Performance managing your accountant or bookkeeper
- Developing board capacity
- The NEW Arts Law Collaborations Toolkit
If you are an Aboriginal arts centre manager or arts worker (working in Western Australia) and you would like to know more about or attend this free conference, please contact Laura via (08) 9200 6248 or support@aachwa.com.au before Friday 23 September 2016 to discuss how we can assist you with your travel costs!
Yamaji Art
Become a Yamaji Art artist! Yamaji Art in Geraldton WA has introduced an on-line registration form for Aboriginal artists living in the Yamaji region (lower Murchison). The art centre provides opportunities for artists to create, exhibit and sell their work. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
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The City of Greater Geraldton recently commissioned several Yamaji Art artists and weavers to create a collection of centre pieces comprising woven baskets with matching hand-painted boab nuts. Chek out some of the colourful finished works!
Photos © Yamaji Art.
Wirnda Barna Artists
Wirnda Barna Artists art centre in Mount Magnet WA was delighted to host the Governor of Western Australia two weeks ago. Her Excellency Kerry Sanderson met some of the local artists and community people, and held discussions for about 45 minutes with Council representatives including CEO Gary Martin, Shire President Jorgan Jensen, and Aboriginal Councillor Carol Minney who was instrumental in bringing the Governor to visit the art centre.
In the photo are, from left to right: Frank Walsh (Manager of Wirnda Barna and AACHWA Director), Governor of Western Australia Her Excellency Kerry Sanderson, and artists Astrid Walsh and Elizabeth (Annie) Walsh. Photo courtesy of Wirnda Barna Artists.
Photo © Wirnda Barna Artists.
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Wirnda Barna Artists is also the lucky recipient of a DCA Future Focus grant - the funding allowed the art centre to lay new flooring in the gallery and it looks great!
Photos © Wirnda Barna Artists.
Walkatjurra Cultural Centre
Walkatjurra Cultural Centre has had a busy year to date, and a highlight would have to be the Centre's Youth Project performing as a supporting act for the legendary Archie Roach during NAIDOC week.
News and Opportunities
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This one-day workshop features a range of respected Noongar artists and speakers sharing their history, their culture and their story through the arts. To be held on Friday 14 October 2016 (10:00am - 3:00pm) More.
PARTICIPATE | Regional Galleries Forum
The Regional Galleries Forum offers members of WA’s art community the chance to engage, collaborate, and discuss together with a range of speakers and facilitators from the arts industry. Registrations close: Friday 14 October 2016 More.
APPLY NOW | Kluge-Ruhe Residency 2017
Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander visual artist? Would you like support to develop and exhibit your work in the US? Applications close: Tuesday 04 October 2016 More.
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