My Mother Country (Bilingual edition): Aboriginal Dot Painting

The Joëlle and Pierre Clément collection features Australian painters who draw on Aboriginal culture and traditions. Kunsthaus Zug's catalog includes 80 works by 50 artists, with paintings by Emily Kame Kngwarreye. The images and text contributions explore the diverse artistic positions and Central Australia's peoples and regions, showcasing the painters' "dot paintings" that translate their culture into captivating works for international viewers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

The Joëlle and Pierre Clément collection features Australian painters whose work draws on Aboriginal culture and traditions. This catalog by Kunsthaus Zug features 80 works by 50 artists from the collection, as well as paintings by Emily Kame Kngwarreye. The image and text contributions allow for an in-depth examination of the color-intensive, supposedly abstract painting and shed light on the diverse artistic positions as well as the different peoples and regions of Central Australia. With their "dot paintings," the painters translate their millennia-old culture between traditional mythology and postcolonial reality into fascinating images created for international viewers.

The publication brings together 50 painters, including established names such as Kathleen Petyarre and Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, as well as lesser-known positions. One focus is on the works of EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE (1910–1996).

Kunsthaus Zug is presenting a comprehensive catalog of the Joëlle and Pierre Clément collection, showcasing the works of Australian painters who draw inspiration from Aboriginal culture and traditions. The collection features 80 artworks by 50 artists, including renowned names like Kathleen Petyarre and Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, as well as emerging talents. One notable focus of the catalog is on the works of EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE (1910–1996).

Emily Kame Kngwarreye was a renowned Aboriginal artist from Central Australia who gained international recognition for her vibrant and intricate dot paintings. Her work seamlessly blends traditional Aboriginal mythology with the realities of postcolonial life, creating captivating images that evoke a sense of cultural identity and heritage.

The Joëlle and Pierre Clément collection includes a significant number of Kngwarreye's paintings, providing a deep insight into her artistic journey. The catalog showcases her early works, which were characterized by simple dot patterns, gradually evolving into intricate compositions that depict intricate landscapes, dreamscapes, and cultural symbols. Kngwarreye's use of color is particularly striking, with her vibrant hues and bold lines creating a sense of energy and movement within her paintings.

Through the image and text contributions in the catalog, viewers can explore the rich cultural heritage of Central Australia and the diverse artistic positions of the artists featured in the collection. The paintings by Kngwarreye, as well as those by other artists, shed light on the complex relationship between traditional mythology and postcolonial reality, highlighting the ongoing struggle for cultural preservation and identity.

The Joëlle and Pierre Clément collection is a testament to the power of art to transcend boundaries and connect people from different cultures and regions. By presenting the works of Australian painters who draw on Aboriginal culture and traditions, Kunsthaus Zug encourages a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich artistic heritage of Central Australia.

Weight: 1568g
Dimension: 231 x 292 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775751544