By XAVIER SMERDON
Melbourne-based artist Clinton Nain is bringing his contemporary art, which explores the impact of European settlement on the Indigenous nations of Australia, to the Wyndham Art Gallery as part of this year’s Midsumma Festival.
With a diverse set of talents ranging from video to textiles, fashion design, painting and performance, Clinton’s latest exhibition, REACH, has a message that not only challenges, but also provides hope and powerfully presents the richness and beauty of his culture.
Some of his artworks that will be included in this year’s exhibition are made from velvet, which has been stained by White King bleach, which Clinton told Star represented his view of white settlement in Australia and its impact on the indigenous community.
Councillor Heather Marcus said it was a privilege to welcome an artist of Clinton’s calibre to Wyndham.
“Clinton is recognised as one of Australia’s prominent artists and most recently, his work was on display in the exciting Melbourne Now exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria,” Cr Marcus said.
“Bringing his work to Wyndham provides residents with the rare opportunity to see world-class art in our own backyard, as well as providing inspiration for our own local artists. This is an exhibition which will surprise, delight and challenge.”
REACH will be held as part of the 2014 Midsumma Festival, which includes an exciting line-up of events to be held across Melbourne.
For more information on Wyndham Council’s Midsumma Festival eventsphone Wyndham Council on 9742 0777 or visit midsumma.org.au/program/gowest
