The production company behind the hit children's television series Bluey, Ludo Studio, has contributed animation to a touring art exhibition that will headline the City of Joondalup's NAIDOC celebrations in Western Australia.
Exhibition Details
The First Nations exhibition, titled Two Girls From Amoonguna, features new works by Arrernte and Southern Luritja artist Sally M Nangala Mulda and Western Arrarnta artist Marlene Rubuntja. The pieces reflect the artists' entwining friendships and shared relationship with their home, having grown up together in the settlement of Amoonguna, a town camp located 21 kilometres out of Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
The duo's works are complemented by animation from Ludo Studio, the Brisbane-based production company renowned for producing Bluey, which has become a global phenomenon.
Curator's Perspective
Exhibition curator Jenna Rain Warwick (Luritja) expressed pride in presenting the works. “Sally M Nangala Mulda and Marlene Rubuntja are accomplished artists and seeing their work brought to life by Ludo was remarkable,” she said. “Their work speaks to the activist spirit that First People artists hold within them.”
Mayor's Statement
Joondalup Mayor Daniel Kingston said the city aimed to provide meaningful and accessible cultural experiences for its constituents to celebrate NAIDOC's 50th year. “NAIDOC Week is a moment to celebrate the resilience, creativity and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and this year's program does exactly that,” he said. “The city has created a program that we hope will welcome and inspire our entire community.”
Additional Activities
Alongside the exhibition at Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery, a series of hands-on workshops will offer Aboriginal art and basket-weaving experiences. A six-week First Nations film series at Hoyts Joondalup will also screen, presenting a mixture of documentary, drama and contemporary film titles.
The exhibition will be on display at the Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery from July 7 to August 15, with free entry.
