Event

Blak Douglas Pirrama positive repetition 2025

"Acknowledging the sandstone (pirrama) of Gadigal Country encompassing Tallawoladah (The Rocks), where much of the landscape belonging to Whale Dreaming was drastically altered. These works pay homage to four species of native flora and their connection to Country and the circle of life. The Bracken Fern, the Wattle, the Myrtle Berry and native Sarsaparilla. The pirrama is represented by the three stylised 'veins' running top to bottom of the design. Representing the tiny granules of sediment, they are individually identified by their letters spelling 'GADIGAL NURA'. I would like to acknowledge the generous knowledge sharing of Elders past and present with regards to local plant species and their uses that have informed this work." - Blak Douglas 2025
Born Adam Douglas Hill in Blacktown, NSW to a Dhungatti father and Caucasian mother, Hill carries English, German, Irish & Scottish ancestry. The moniker 'Blak Douglas' was conceived 2014 in honour of his dominant genealogies. An artist and musician, Blak Douglas was trained in illustration and photography before taking up painting. He is also a classically trained Yidaki player with a strong performance background. His politically and socially conscious work has earned him significant recognition including the Archibald Prize in 2022. His works are held in major collections including the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Queensland Art Gallery GOMA and internationally at AAMU in the Netherlands. Exhibitions across Australia and internationally include Defying Empire, the National Indigenous Triennial at NGA and Tarnanthi at AGSA.

We acknowledge Gadigal Country, her lands, sea and sky, we acknowledge her custodians, the Gadigal people, their kin the Wangal, Bidjigal, Cabrogal and Cammeraygal who often visited this Country to connect and share. We offer our respect to their Elders both past and present.
Blak Douglas Pirrama positive repetition 2025
13
Nov
12
Jan
When
In Kendall Lane until 12 Jan
Where

Kendall Lane
The Rocks

Get directions
Price

FREE

Map, showing Blak Douglas Pirrama positive repetition 2025