This is the first exhibition of the artist's complete works KATI THANDA. It chronicles his five year journey to the heart of the desert: Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and surrounding deserts.
Peter's low level aerial images capture the beauty and remoteness of this environmentally and culturally significant part of Australia.
On 22 May 2012 the Arabunna people were awarded native title to 62,000 square kilometres of South Australia including Kati Thanda which up until December 2012 had been known as Lake Eyre, named after Edward John Eyre, who was the first European to discover this inland sea in 1840.
The exhibition was opened on Friday 17 May 2013.
Burrinja's executive officer Ross Farnell introduces the artist with curator JD Mittmann looking on.
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| © Barbara Oehring 2013 |
Some of the guests including the artist's wife Kelly Levy far right.
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| © Barbara Oehring 2013 |
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| © Barbara Oehring 2013 |
I revisited the exhibition the next day and enjoyed a guided tour by Peter Elfes.
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| Peter Elfes © Barbara Oehring 2013 |
The artist with two very appreciative members of the Knox Photographic Society.
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| © Barbara Oehring 2013 |
Burrinja Cultural Centre
Cnr Glenfern Road and Matson Drive, Upwey, VIC 3158
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The exhibition looks fantastic. I'll make sure to drop by and take a closer look. Thanks Barbara for making these openings accessible to those unable to go. Cheers
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joni. It is a wonderful exhibition. Do visit.
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