Title

Out of the West. The art of Wester Australia from the National collection.

Venues

National Gallery Of Australia (8 July 2011 – 1 April 2011)

Date

(2011)

Summary

Multi-artist exhibition. Located: Australia (WA). Paintings, Sculpture, Prints, Drawings, watercolours, Decorative / Design arts.

Curator

Gray, Anne.

Documentation

Catalogue

Web address

https://nga.gov.au/exhibitions/out-of-the-west-ar…

Country of context

Australia

Abstract

When settlers started arriving in Western Australia nearly two centuries ago, they were mesmerised by the light, heat, long horizons, and vast expanses. By the 20th century art societies had formed, and local traditions had developed. The exhibition, Out of the West presents a starting point for visitors to explore the art made from these responses to Western Australia, through a diverse range of media including painting, sculpture, watercolour, drawing, print-making, photography, video installation, jewellery, furniture, decorative arts and design.

Vital to the exhibition are important historical works from the National Gallery’s Wordsworth Collection, which we have recently purchased. These show how Western Australia was perceived during its formation. As well as oil paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints, the collection includes a number of fine and rare examples of Western Australian colonial furniture, constructed using local timbers. The acquisition goldfield jewellery collection put together by Robert and Mandy Haines showcases that very distinctive local art form.

[National Gallery of Australia media, 2011].

Last Updated

08 Aug 2024