The Museum of Geraldton is honoured to host a first-time collaborative exhibition between two Aboriginal art centres from the Mid West: Yamaji Art (Geraldton) and Ku'Arlu Mangga (Northampton).
Yamaji Yanajingmanha Barna/Uthudu (Yamaji Coming Together on Country), explores cultural revival and contemporary expressions of long-standing traditions, practices, and personal histories.
The exhibition features intricate body adornments and traditional kangaroo skin cloaks created by Yamaji Art, alongside Ku’Arlu Mangga’s more contemporary storytelling mediums of printmaking and large-scale message sticks. Together, these works explore the intersection of heritage and modern creativity, celebrating the deep connection to Country and community.
Emerging curator Lily-mae Kerley, along with artists from Yamaji Art and Ku'Arlu Mangga, worked closely with the Museum of Geraldton staff to bring the exhibition to life. The opening event on Wednesday 2 October welcomed over 40 enthusiastic attendees, kicking off a cultural celebration.
Yamaji Yanajingmanha Barna/Uthudu is featured as part of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA) 2025 and will be on display until 15 December 2024.
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Photo: Yamaji Yanajingmanha Barna Uthudu by James Thompson
