February 19, 2013
It’s not every day that you’re handed 3D glasses to view a painting … but visitors to an exciting exhibition of contemporary indigenous art in Murgon on Friday night would have seen the paintings spring to life when they donned a pair.
The 3D acrylic paintings were created by local residents under the tutelage of contemporary indigenous artist Roger “Bushfire” Saunders.
Saunders, a Ngarrindjeri man from South Australia, ran workshops for adults and children at the Murgon PCYC during January.
All the pieces created during the workshops were available for sale at the PCYC on Friday night.
Acting Sergeant Jaime Hastie, from the PCYC, said paintings had also been donated to the Cherbourg and South Burnett councils, the Murgon PCYC and Murgon Police Station.
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South Burnett Councillor Kathy Duff was presented with a painting by 10-year-old artists Joe Sambo and Anquon Sandow at the exhibition.
“I was honoured to receive this painting done by two very talented young boys with some assistance from well-known Cherbourg painter Rocko Langton,” Cr Duff said.
“Joe, Anquon, and Rocko explained to me the meaning behind the painting. This painting was especially chosen for our Council and I think the theme fits perfectly.”
The shield represents fovernment with the Coat of Arms and the Kangaroo and Emu represent this great country. The rainbow serpent represents the lands, hills, gullies and waterways, while the hands of the children represent our future.
“These talented young artists have put a lot of thought into this painting and the end result is exceptional,” Cr Duff said.
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said it was a lovely surprise to be presented with such an amazing piece of artwork.
“Council will hang the painting at St Joseph’s for a few weeks, where the boys attend school and it will then be hung in our Council offices,” he said.
“It has already been earmarked for time in the Mayor’s and Chief Executive Officer’s office, where there is always plenty of traffic, to appreciate the art when visiting.”
[UPDATED March 4, 2013]
