ELLES: Artistes Aborigènes contemporaines

The Museum of Art and History of Geneva presents a vibrant and colorful retrospective of Aboriginal women artists. Notably, the exhibit presents the masterworks of Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori and Emily Kam Kngwarray.

Edit of an artpiece © Photo courtesy of Mahmah

Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori was one of Australia’s pre-eminent contemporary artists. Referencing totems, places, and topographical points, she has developed a unique technique deeply inscribed in her Country.

Baratjala, Nonggirrnga Marawili © Photo courtesy of Mahmah

Another artist, Nonggirrnga Marawili, was a Madarrpa woman from the Cap Shield area, who drew inspiration from the nomadic lifestyle of her family. She depicted song lines of her travels and her spirituality

View of the exhibition © Photo courtesy of Fondation Opale

SOURCE: MAHMAH