COLOURFIELD: New Paintings by Kudditji Kngwarreye

Overview

For 99% of people out there, the start of January means the start of new resolutions. For some that means more exercise, whilst others promise to drink less, however one other resolution that often gets repeated is to become more culturally aware. This mantra is up there with the most cliché, but it’s there for a reason – who doesn’t want to extend their mental capacity and gain the ability to hold a fancy pants conversation?

If this resolution sounds suspiciously like one of your own, consider yourself lucky as Brisbane is currently thriving with various activities of this type. One of these is the new art exhibition COLOURFIELD: New Paintings, which is both showcasing and selling the work of Kudditji Kngwarreye. Happening at the fireworksgallery in Newstead, this collection is one to write home about, or brag incessantly that you’ve seen it.

Mr Kngwarreye has been in the art world since the 80s, so his portfolio is of a rather impressive size. For this collection however he has branched out into a brighter colour scheme, in the process creating some absolutely amazing pieces that wouldn’t look out of place featured on The Selby. The exhibition runs until the end of the month, but as all pieces are for sale, don’t postpone your trip too long. And besides, following through with resolutions doesn’t last that long anyway.