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Patsy Smith

Baluk Arts

Patsy Smith is a Victorian Taungurung traditional owner. Patsy’s work reflects themes of displacement, reconnection, cultural heritage, community, tradition and pride. Her imagery draws the viewer in and encourages an emotional response to the work. It is reflective, strong and possesses honest integrity.

Selected Exhibitions

2021 Nerdudara/Djumi (Then/Now) 10+1 , Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Mornington

2021 Healing Country, Frankston Art Centre, Frankston

2014 Mungan – Bayside Bush Sculptures, Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin

2014 Ganggan-Baluk, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne

2014 Healing with Intent, The Dax Centre, Melbourne

2014 Diverse/City, The Light Factory Gallery, Eltham

2013 Gawang – Head, Baluk Arts, Mornington

2012 Ngarrambel, Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey

2010 Biik, Until Never Gallery, Hosier Lane, Melbourne

2009 Nairm Djambana, City Library Gallery, Melbourne

2008 Gumbri: White Dove, City of Darebin Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award, VIC

2008 Kodak Salon, Centre of Contemporary Photography, Melbourne VIC

Acknowledgement of Country

The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation acknowledges the value, diversity and integrity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design, music and performance as an integral expression of Australian culture. We respect the work of Art Centres in their support of the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural aspirations and expressions.

We acknowledge the Larrakia people, both past and present, as the Traditional Owners of the land upon which the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation will present its key events. We appreciate the opportunity to share this Country and are committed to working together and appropriately consulting with the Larrakia people in presenting the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair.

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Artwork featured in header and footer of this website:
Conrad Tipungwuti Kamilowra, Kulama warnarringa, japarra, japalinga (sun, moon and stars), locally sourced earth pigments on linen, 150cm x 120cm, 2023. Photo by Will Heathcote. Image courtesy of the artists, Jilamara Arts and Crafts Assoc.

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