Wyndham Art Gallery has announced its newest exhibition will be The Uncanny and the Magnificent by artist Wãni Toaishara in collaboration with Wominjeka Djeembana research Lab at Monash University.
The solo exhibition will feature prominent works of the artist’s career to date and provides a glimpse into his vision and perspective.
Creating what he describes as “confronting the realisation that a mundane life is a privilege only available to those who are not under constant threat”.
The artist explores and challenges conventional representations of black life through poetry, photography and moving image.
“From his early participation in exhibitions such as WAR 2015 and RACE 2016, he went on to win the Wyndham Art Prize in 2019 followed by many other accolades across the nation such as the 2022 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award,” Wyndham council’s creative city portfolio holder, Marcel Mahfoud said.
“Our program at Wyndham Art Gallery has a unique role to play in story telling and celebrating perspectives that support the ongoing creation of an inclusive and diverse community.”
“Art exhibitions are collaborative initiatives which help to make Wyndham a more vibrant and liveable place.”
The exhibition opens on March 29 and runs until May 28.
Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/wyndham-art-gallery
