Stories and history, flora, fauna, country. These are the things that make up the beautiful Top End of the Northern Territory. Born into these surrounds were the two artists who bring you, Country: Through the Eyes of Nature. Jayde Hopkins from the Gurindji and Woolwonga people, narrates her connection to the land and nature through traditional dot painting with a focus on radiance of colour. Arlya Tuckey illustrates the natural land, sea and sky, and flora and fauna with a focus on the scientific world as a natural history illustrator.
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‘Ways of Seeing: Miya/Significant Plants – Beginnings’ showcases works from five culturally diverse, female artists – Glynis Lee, Angelina Lewis, Juwayning Lorraine Williams, Linda Yarrowin, Nena Zanos - created during a printmaking project at Wagait Beach. Artworks reflect each artist’s personal connection to chosen plants. Accompanying stories and video communicate cultural knowledge.

The viewer is exposed to obscurities of the universe including artwork, ‘Solar Flare’ depicting a solar explosion also, ‘Meteor Shower’ and ‘Supernova’. Energy and passion are radiating from the paintings, highlighting intensity. In contrast, ‘The Wormhole’ and ‘Galaxy’s Breath’ depict the timelessness and constancy of galaxies and the beyond.