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Paul Johnstone Gallery

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8941 2220

Address: 2/2 Harriet Place 0800 Darwin, NT, Australia

Website: http://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au

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25.01.2022 The new series of glass message sticks on exhibition at Paul Johnstone Gallery are the latest traditional object to be given a stunning new form and meaning by Jenni Kemarre Martiniello. "They reference both our traditional message sticks which served various functions, such as tokens of safe passage, summons to ceremony or trade, and other forms of communication, as well as specific native birds which are known to be messengers bringing news or warning." - Jenni Kemarre Mart...iniello 1: Jenni Kemarre Martiniello 'Rainbow Lorikeet Message Stick #2' 50 x 5.5cm, Kiln fused, hot blown and wheel carved glass 2. Jenni Kemarre Martiniello 'Long Grass Message Stick #1' 45 x 6cm, Kiln fused, hot blown and wheel carved glass #sold 3. Jenni Kemarre Martiniello 'Magpie Message Stick #2' 50 x 5.5m, Kiln fused, hot blown and wheel carved glass

25.01.2022 PAUL JOHNSTONE GALLERY IN ASSOCIATION WITH PAPUNYA TULA ARTISTS PROUDLY PRESENTS DESERT STORIES: Story: ... noun, plural stories. a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events. Stories are the adhesives that bind our lives. Whether it’s the news, tales over dinner or cultural and religious narratives, we are all connected through stories. They provide connections to the familiar, reassurance, or precaution against the unknown; they inform and prepare us for the vast world in which we live. Without stories we have no community structure or no formal recognition of our place within it. The stories that are shared in this exhibition were created thousands of years ago. Important narratives have been carried across time via rock and sand art, body painting, song, dance, carvings and the modern addition of painting on linen and canvas. These ancient narratives assist intergenerational learning and define codes of conduct within specific cultural practices, traditions, languages, laws and family structure. The act of painting these stories nurture relationships and bring community together. Regardless of nationality, regardless of religion, the art of storytelling is a universal must. Moments spent with a stranger, a friend or family member are etched in our memories by the art of storytelling. Stories are central to our existence and our place in the world; they remind us that we are all connected. The exhibition runs from 9 - 30 May View the exhibition online: https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au/papunya-tula-artists-d/ Paul Johnstone Gallery Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd

25.01.2022 SARAH BROWN - ISOLATION Respected CEO of Western Desert Dialysis and revered artist Sarah Brown returns to Paul Johnstone Gallery with her striking large scale scenes of Central Australia, created in isolation. Exhibition showing Saturday 6 June - Saturday 27 June. https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au/sarah-brown-isolation/

24.01.2022 Max Bowden 'Bed Sheets of Rain' 26 x 30cm., oil on canvas

23.01.2022 "Many cultures in the world decorate the human body as a part of festive and ceremonial activities and the torso often becomes the main canvas for colourful and varied patterns and designs. "These designs are on display and they speak strongly of our connection to values and beliefs through colour and design. "When we talk about pots we employ the same terms used to talk about the human body, thereby strengthening our connection with the object. ... "For this exhibition I wanted to make some pieces that held those connections while maintaining the view of a simple pot. They are companionable vessels referencing the body and inviting the viewer to see the pot as the painted body on display in celebration and life." Cecily Willis 'Body Paint' On exhibition until Sat 12th Dec Paul Johnstone Gallery 2/2 Harriet Place, Darwin Open Wed - Fri 10am to 5pm & Sat 10am to 2pm https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au/cecily-willis-body-pai/ Cecily Willis 'Body Paint (set two)' (md)27H x19L x 8Wcm (lg)29H x 29L x 7Wcm Mid fire stoneware with low fire dry glaze Image courtesy Fiona Morrison #sold

23.01.2022 "In my art there are allowances for people to give their interpretation of what that artwork is about. It's not just about me. People who get my artwork need to have that space to be able to interpret it for themselves. It's a continuous flow, it's awakening" - Patsy Mudgedell speaking about her painting in the current exhibition Kuwarritjanuluya Wakarninpa - A new generation are doing it now. Showing until 25 July 2020. Patsy Mudgedell Untitled (88-20)... Acrylic on linen 120 x 65cm https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au/warlayirti-artists-kuw/ Warlayirti Artists - Balgo See more

22.01.2022 Mary Napangati Untitled, 2019 (MN1912024) (Detail) Acrylic on canvas 153 x 122 cm... https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au//papunya-tula-artists/

19.01.2022 The patterns on the works by Danny Murphy are magnificent. A feature is the saggar firing, where grasses are placed on the surface of the vessel and then held there during firing by a saggar, or protective box. It means no two pieces are ever alike in these intensely multi-layered pots. Danny Murphy... 'Bottle II' 33 x 20 x 20cm (irregular) Earthenware saggar fired with terra sigillata See more

18.01.2022 JOSEPHINE NANGALA Untitled (YN1810103) 2018 Acrylic on linen 91 X 46 cm

18.01.2022 Warlayirti Artists and Paul Johnstone Gallery are proud to present: KUWARRITJANULUYA WAKARNINPA A new generation are doing it now Exhibition showing Saturday 4th - Saturday 25th July 2020... Seated in the far reaches of the Kimberley, Wiramanu (Balgo) is flanked by the Great Western and Tanami Deserts. It is the ceremonial hub for several Indigenous clans and is a site for the Luurnpa Tjukurrpa (Kingfisher Dreaming). It is also home to Warlayirti Artists, one of Australia’s leading Indigenous art centres. Established in 1987 Warlayirti Artists quickly became known for its bold and innovative use of colour. Eight different language groups come together to use acrylic on canvas, printmaking and other mediums to tell their cultural stories. Practicing art has become an integral part of Wiramanu life. It allows artists to meet and discuss activities within the communities. It also strengthens ancient narratives and is a vehicle for intergenerational learning. Continuing with the extraordinary legacy of Warlayirti Artists we are proud to present Kuwarritjanuluya Wakarninpa - A new generation are doing it now. View the exhibition online here: https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au/warlayirti-artists-kuw/

18.01.2022 Last chance to appreciate these stunning large scale landscapes by Sarah Brown. The exhibition concludes 2pm this Saturday 27th June. Don't miss out. https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au/sarah-brown-isolation/

18.01.2022 Our end of year show(s) features not one but two master potters. Join us this Friday at 5pm for the opening of Danny Murphy’s ‘Heat and Dust’ and Cecily Willis’ ‘Body Paint’. #sneakpeek Cecilywillispottery

16.01.2022 To celebrate the end of 2020, we are currently showcasing the works of three extraordinary artists : Cecily Willis, Danny Murphy and Max Bowden. Danny is an exceptional ceramicist whose works have been shown and collected across Australia, and you really need to visit the Gallery to appreciate the patterns and colours of his pots from all sides. 'Heat and Dust'... On exhibition until Sat 12th Dec Paul Johnstone Gallery 2/2 Harriet Place, Darwin Open Wed - Fri 10am to 5pm & Sat 10am to 2pm https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au/danny-murphy-heat-and-/ Danny Murphy 'Vase II' 53 x 31 x 31cm (irregular) Earthenware saggar fired with terra sigillata

15.01.2022 Our final show of the year is now open! And Max Bowden's delightful cast of birds is selling quickly, so be sure to come visit before they're gone. 'What was supposed to happen' ... On exhibition until Saturday 12th December Paul Johnstone Gallery 2/2 Harriet Place, Darwin Open Wed - Fri 10am to 5pm & Sat 10am to 2pm https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au/max-bowden-what-was-su/ 1. Max Bowden 'Michael' 20.5 x 20.5cm, oil on canvas 2. Max Bowden 'Robert' 28.5 x 22cm, oil on canvas 3. Max Bowden 'Frank' 15.5 x 21cm, oil on canvas

15.01.2022 At the same time as our beautiful Kaltjiti Arts exhibition, we also have on display stunning glassworks by Jenni Kemarre Martiniello. From baskets to message sticks, they are exquisite expressions of colour and form. ‘Beyond the Long Grass’... On until the 12th Sept Paul Johnstone Gallery 2/2 Harriet Place, Darwin Open Wed to Fri 10 - 5pm & Sat 10 - 2pm See more

14.01.2022 Sarah Brown Kaltukatjara, 2020 Acrylic on linen 151 x 200 cm... https://pauljohnstonegallery.com.au/sarah-brown-isolation/

13.01.2022 Step into Paul Johnstone Gallery and step into the country around Kaltjiti in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands. An entire wall of works by Tjangili (Tjapakula) George sweeps you away to a country of desert wildflowers, her extraordinary use of colour building a vibrant, almost fluid landscape. It is stunning. (And it is selling fast).... Tjangili George 'Tjulpuntjulpunpa Talitjara - Wildflowers in the Sandhills' 51 x 51cm, acrylic on Belgian linen

12.01.2022 Kaltjiti Arts Nganana paitamilani tjitji tjuta-ku munu Anangu tjuta-ku WE ARE PAINTING FOR OUR CHILDREN Fregon is a small town with a big heart. The rhythm of that heart is undeniably the art centre. Kaltjiti Arts was established in 1961 and in recent years has become a powerhouse in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. Artists such as Witjiti George, Matjangka (Nyukana) Norris and Taylor Cooper are now well established in the Indigenous art market. This exh...ibition will present a selection of outstanding works with a special focus on Tjangili George, whose depictions of desert wildflowers are exquisite. Born in Pukatja (Ernabella) in 1950, Tjangili identifies strongly with the country west of Kaltjiti, her mother’s country that stretches from Irrunytju (Wingellina) south to Watarru. At Pukatja, Tjangili went to school and worked in the craft room, met and married Witjiti George and finally moved to Kaltjiti in the ‘60’s. Tjangili has always worked with Kaltjiti Arts and is a skilled artist in abstract designs from her natural environment. She paints the desert wildflowers, which were abundant in the past; prior to the destructive droughts, buffel grass, camels and donkeys. Tjangili has a gentle and calm nature which is evident in her paintings. Most days she will be found working quietly alongside her husband to produce these breathtakingly beautiful works of art. The exhibition runs from 6 - 29 August

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Cecily Willis, winner of The Rainford Family Award in the 2020 North Queensland Ceramic Awards, for her artwork 'Striped Pyjamas'. Paul Johnstone Gallery is proud to be hosting an exhibition with Cecily later in the year - watch this space!

11.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Sarah Brown AM for being recognised on this years Queens Birthday honours list! In her 'spare time' Sarah paints extraordinary scenes of the Central Australian desert which have transformed the space here at Paul Johnstone Gallery. The exhibition runs until June 27 - don't miss it!

09.01.2022 Our final show for 2020 is definitely a bang, not a whimper - with three extraordinary exhibitions at once. So get ready for our November Trio - Max Bowden, Danny Murphy & Cecily Willis. Opens this Friday (13th Nov) and will run until Saturday 12th December.... Max Bowden 'Jingili Watergardens' 30 x 40.5cm, oil on canvas #sneakpeek

08.01.2022 This work is....wow. While a focus of 'We are Painting For Our Children' is the paintings of the remarkable Tjangili (Tjapakula) George - the Kaltjiti Arts exhibition also shares work from renowned artists such as Witjiti George, Taylor Cooper and Matjangka (Nyukana) Norris. This incredible work by Mrs Norris has hidden depths and designs, telling the story of the monster woman, the Minyma mamu.... ‘As the woman walks through the burnt country, she becomes covered in white ash, jumping about on hot coals with a large, bright red mouth, yelping in pain and scaring everyone. She picks up a stick and dances as she goes. She takes the wrong track and finds herself in the path of a big bushfire Waru pulka pitjanangka.’ - Matjangka (Nyukana) Norris Matjangka (Nyukana) Norris Minyma Mamu (Bushfire) 101 x 122cm, acrylic on Belgian linen

07.01.2022 PATSY MUDGEDELL Bush Tucker Fusion (515-19) 2019 Acrylic on linen 120 x 180 cm (detail)

07.01.2022 Tonight (Friday 13th) we launch three extraordinary shows - including 'Body Paint' by Cecily Willis, which powerfully marks the connection between body decoration and the painted vessel. #bodypaint #sneakpeek #openingtonight https://www.facebook.com/events/360788968332995... Cecily Willis 'Body Paint (set eleven)' (lg) 24H x 18L x 6.5W cm (md) 16.5H x 17L x 7W cm; Mid fire stoneware with low fire dry glaze

06.01.2022 We are ending the year with not one, not two, but with three simultaneous shows! Danny Murphy is a master potter from Katherine who is well known for his magnificent bowls, plates and urns created with the incredible colours and textures of country. We are absolutely thrilled to have his work in the Gallery for the first time with 'Heat and Dust'.... Opening tomorrow (Friday 13) at 5pm, Danny Murphy's pottery will be on exhibition until Sat 12th December, so don't miss it. Danny Murphy 'Heat and Dust' 3 pieces: 41 x 11 x 11 cm, 39 x 10 x 10 cm, 36 x 10 x 10 cm (irregular) Earthenware saggar fired with terra sigillata

05.01.2022 Taylor Cooper was born at this important site of the Wanampi Tjukurpa, the Rainbow Serpent or Water Snake Dreaming and the Malara Wanampi is his Tjukurpa totemic ancestor. That Wanampi came from Malara. He went to Kunytjanu near Pipalyatjara. From Kunytjanu, that Wanampi kept walking, walking. He came to Tjuntun (kutjupa - different to Tjuntun at Fregon.) near Watarru. He threw one spear and made that rockhole. He went right in that rockhole and then travelled back to Malara...." - Taylor Cooper Taylor Cooper 'Malara: Wanampi Tjukurpa' 122 x 153cm, acrylic on Belgian linen

02.01.2022 Taylor Cooper 'Malara: Wanampi Tjukurpa' 198 x 198cm, acrylic on linen