Ad Wer: Story of the Stars
from Eastern Torres Strait
An exhibition by Tommy Pau toured by Umbrella Studio
contemporary arts
Ad Wer: Story of the Stars from Eastern
Torres Strait is
a body of linocut print artworks by Tommy Pau based on the constellations and
the science of astronomy used by eastern Torres Strait Islanders.
Torres Strait Islanders observed the
stars to govern their cosmos; to navigate, to plan, to plant, to study
symbiotic relationships of space and time. This tells them when to hunt, plant
seasonal foods and perform timely annual ceremonies.
Pau sourced his information from casual
conversations with elders present, elders past and ethnography works on the
Torres Strait. The intent of this exhibition is to preserve, educate and
provoke future studies on the science of stars Torres Strait Islanders used in
their cosmology.
Free entry. 31 May - 25 June 2017
Gallery
Open: Wed-Fri 10am to 2pm ; Wed - Sat 6pm-9pm ; Sat + Sun
1pm - 5pm P 4761 5430|4761 5541
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