About this Event
Thea Anamara Perkins is an Arrernte and Kalkadoon artist and one of the rising stars of Australian art. She is part of a significant Northern Territory family including activist Charles Perkins (her grandfather), Arrernte Elder Hetti Perkins (her great-grandmother), curator Hetti Perkins (her mother) and acclaimed film director Rachel Perkins (her aunt).
Working across portraiture and landscape painting, Thea uses her family’s photographic archive as source material, attracted by the hyper-saturated glow of old photos that evoke feelings of comfort and certainty – smiling faces and happy memories. Through her art Thea questions representations of First Nations peoples in contemporary Australia, and evokes a strong sense of connection to Country.
Join Thea for an engaging presentation about her extraordinary painting practice and the inspiration she draws from her family, community and culture.
Supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program.
Suitable for ages 18+ | $30 per person | Places are limited | Bookings essential
Ticket includes drinks and grazing platters after the presentation.
Key Information
Register at the Information Desk in the foyer 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
This program will be held in the Theatrette and include a viewing of the arist's work in the 2024 Telstra NATSIAA exhibition.
As part of our commitment to pest control and the protection of MAGNT Collections for future generations, no food or beverage can be consumed inside the Theatrette.
Please bring bottled water to remain hydrated but remember no other cold or hot beverages are allowed inside the Theatrette.
It can get cold inside the Theatrette so please be mindful of this and consider bringing a shawl or wearing long sleeves to maintain your comfort during the program.
MAGNT Conditions of Entry
Food and beverage is not permitted inside MAGNT gallery spaces, Theatrette and/or Discovery Centre. All snacks and drink bottles must be stowed in a locker behind the Information Desk.
Bottled water is permitted on the understanding the bottle is carried in a bag at all times and no water is consumed inside MAGNT gallery spaces.
Backpacks and large bags, greater than 30 cm on any one side (width, depth and/or length) must be stowed in a locker.
Nappy bags greater than 30 cm on any one side and/or containing liquids and food must also be stowed in a locker.
All organic material in your possession, including flowers and/or feathers collected on MAGNT grounds must be disposed of or left at the Information Desk before entering the galleries, Theatrette and/or Discovery Centre.
MAGNT acknowledges the traditional owners of Country across the Northern Territory and beyond, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Image: Thea Anamara Perkins, Return 2024 (detail), synthetic polymer paint on board. Photo: Georgina Campbell
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, 19 Conacher Street, Darwin City, Australia
AUD 32.74
