Two major paintings by Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri (1929–84), a significant Papunya Tula Anmatyer painter, are reunited for the first time in Hunter Dreaming, exhibited at Fremantle Arts Centre.
Both of these important works were produced during a visit to Perth in 1978–79, when Tim Leura was a guest of Nyoongar elder Ken Colbung (1931–2010). The men, both strong culture warriors for their communities, developed a firm friendship.
A decade after Tim Leura’s visit, Ken generously donated the paintings to the City of Fremantle and City of Wanneroo in an act of reconciliation at the time of the Bicentenary in 1988. This is the first time they will be exhibited side by side.
Hunter Dreaming also includes paintings on loan from the City of Joondalup and Janet Holmes à Court Collection.
The exhibition is open from Monday 15 June – Sunday 26 July 2020. Free entry.
For more information visit https://www.fac.org.au/whats-on/post/tim-leura-tjapaltjarri-wa-hunter-dreaming/
