Wyndham Art Gallery is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition The uncanny and the magnificent by artist wãni toaishara in collaboration with Wominjeka Djeembana research Lab at Monash University.
The exhibition opens on 29 March and runs until 28 May.
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.
Creating what he describes as “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.
Wyndham City’s Creative City portfolio holder, Marcel Mahfoud said: “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.”
“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.”
For more information visit: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/wyndham-art-gallery