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Artwork by Wendy Warrie 'Out on the Horizon'
Week 1: Monday 9 – Friday 13 October 2023
Week 2: Monday 16 – Friday 20 October 2023
8:00am to 4:30pm
Central Park foyer, 152-158 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Monday 9 – Friday 20 October 2023
Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 October 2023
10:00am – 3:00pm
Colours of our Country shares the stories and customs of the Pilbara, showcasing a vibrant collection of artworks proudly exhibited by Rio Tinto.
Now in its 18th year, Colours of our Country has evolved from a pop-up exhibition commemorating 40 years of Rio Tinto iron ore operations in Western Australia, into a high-profile annual event, providing art-lovers the opportunity to connect with Pilbara Aboriginal artists and hear the stories that inspire their work.
Following the success of the inaugural online exhibition in 2020, Colours of our Country will once again return online and coincide with the physical exhibition in Perth, Western Australia.
There’s an incredible line up of talented Pilbara based artists for the 2023 Colours of our Country from independent artists and participating art centres which include Yinjaa-Barni Art Centre, Wangaba Roebourne Art Group, Cheeditha Art Group and Juluwarlu Art Group.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the stories, culture and traditions of the magnificent Pilbara landscape and the people who call it home.
Take a moment to meet them and hear what inspires them.
Meet our signature artist, Wendy Warrie. Wendy is a Yindjibarndi/ Kariyarra woman living at Cheeditha Community near Roebourne in Western Australia’s Pilbara.
She has been painting since 2001 and has previously worked with Roebourne Art Group. Wendy has exhibited in the Cossack Art Award, Colours of our Country and Ngurra Nyingu exhibitions.
“I have been sending my paintings to Colours since it started. I like to go to Perth and see the paintings hanging and meet the people who come to see them. It’s really good that Rio support us and help us to sell our paintings.”
Colours of our Country is more than an exhibition. It creates economic development opportunities for the featured artists, supports the ongoing sustainability of art groups and artists, and provides an outlet for cultural expression.
