Into the Top End is the first solo exhibition of young emerging Indonesian-Australian artist Ifa Shiddiq, who is known as “esse” or “eskrimko” online. Specialising in character-based illustration and design, her passion is to create Australian media.

The exhibition will feature a series of digital art introducing the Top End duo, Darwin and Palmerston. Through these characters, Ifa will explore their own personalities and wholesome dynamic.

Taking influence from anime, manga, cartoons, Australiana, and her own experiences, Ifa creates memorable characters with distinct designs and personalities. She appreciates how anime and manga captures the fantasy of mundane experiences which she wishes to replicate through Australia’s unique lifestyle and culture.

Opening: Saturday 6 August 2022 6pm - 8pm

Showing: 6 - 20 August 2022

Where: DVA - Ground Floor, Harbour View Plaza

1/8 McMinn St, Darwin City, NT

Gallery opening hours for exhibitions:

Wednesday 12 - 5pm, Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm