An exhibition of photographs and objects

29 MARCH – 22 APRIL 2017

This exhibition comprises 16 hand coloured photographs of scenes entirely
produced by the artist.

After extensive research James Tylor sourced appropriate sites, where
historical material confirms there was a constant presence of indigenous
occupation that consequently had been erased. The artist re-creates the
evidence of occupation, photographs it, prints and hand colours each work.

Gallery Director, Vivien Anderson says, “James Tylor champions the
continuum of indigenous presence through the dignified staging of the
evidence of Aboriginal occupation”.

“Through the rich tonal highlights of hand colouring the images James
projects a pulse into the image, pushing the refresh button on our awareness
of the Indigenous pre-colonial legacy and a sense of shared loss.”

Artist Statement

Unresettling is a project of relearning and practicing traditional indigenous
cultural practices in contemporary society that have been lost due to
European colonisation of Australia.

As a young Australian with Indigenous ancestry I feel that it is extremely
important to learn, understand, practice and teach indigenous culture. In this
self-experimental exploration project, I have attempted to re-learn some
traditional practices from oral discussions, language, drawings, paintings,
photographs, historical journals and publications. Re-learning these practices
has given me a deeper understanding of Australian history, the environment
and my ancestors’ cultural practices but most importantly a great
understanding of my own Indigenous identity.

In addition, over the past year James Tylor has fashioned over 30 original
utilitarian and ceremonial objects used by traditional Kaurna language
speakers of South Australia to exacting specifications also sourced through
extensive research of the Museum of South Australia.

These objects are to be installed across the exhibition intersecting the images.

Opening: 6pm – 8pm WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 2017

James Tylor is available for interview on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 March
Please contact the gallery for appointments and further information

T. 03 9598 9657
info@vivienandersongallery.com

Gallery hours: Tues – Fri 11 am – 5pm, Sat 12 – 4pm and by appointment
Vivien Anderson Gallery, ground floor 284 – 290 St Kilda Road, St Kilda, Victoria
3182 (nearest cross street Inkerman Road)
www.vivienandersongallery.com