Wyndham Art Gallery is hosting an art exhibition ‘The uncanny and the magnificent’ by artist wãni toaishara in collaboration with Wominjeka Djeembana research lab at Monash University.
‘The uncanny and the magnificent’ is a solo exhibition featuring prominent works of the artist’s career to date and provides a glimpse into his vision for the first time.
The artist says his work is about “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.
wãni’s career has blossomed in the Wyndham Art Gallery said Wyndham City’s Creative City portfolio holder, Marcel Mahfoud.
“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,” Mr 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.”
To compliment ‘The uncanny and the magnificent’ exhibiton, wani will be performing GARCON a unique solo at the Wyndham Cultural Centre on Friday 15 May and Saturday 16 May at 7.30pm. For more info and to book tickets visit: www.wyncc.com.au/whats_on/garcon
‘The uncanny and the magnificent’ runs until 28 May.
