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Showcasing 50 new works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, the ‘Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award’ is the most complete representation of works being produced across 14 remote communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area.
This year’s ‘Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award’ was presented to Nancy Kiwat who is represented by Erub Arts, in opening night celebrations held at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday 18th June.
The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Deputy Chairperson, Mr Aven Noah presented Kiwat with the $7,000 award for her ceramic work, Ilan Pamle, depicting her grandparents and cultural connections with Papua New Guinea. The winning work was selected by guest-judge and celebrated artist, Destiny Deacon, and community cultural advisors Cygnet Repu and Lizzie Lui.
Ilan Pamle was fired in Australia’s northern-most kiln at the Erub Art Centre on Erub (Darnley Island) in the eastern Torres Strait islands. The piece has a strong connection to the island, using the medium of wood-fired ceramic to translate the significance of basalt rock and the volcanic nature of Erub. The medium brings together elements of man, his land and sea together in an ancient craft, using deep-water seaweed to create individual markings during the twenty-one hour firing process.
Noah congratulated Kiwat, a first-time entrant in the Award, describing Ilan Pamle as an outstanding work and example of the high-quality being produced by emerging artists in the region.
“For nine years, the ‘Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award’ has presented a grass-roots representation of works contributing to the national Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal arts industry,” Noah said. “Through Gab Titui, the TSRA is proud to continue to support artists in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area, at all stages of their practice, to develop and gain national recognition.”
In addition to the ‘Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award’ winner, over $11,000 in prizes was awarded in ten other categories.
Nominations are open for the ‘Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award People’s Choice Award’ until 10 July 2015 and can be made by visiting the Gab Titui Cultural Centre.
Gab Titui Cultural Centre
Until 21 August, 2015
Queensland
2015 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award Winner, Nancy Kiwat (Erub Arts), Ilan Pamle
