JCG: Perth Festival Artist Talks

Please join us for artist talks and discussions as part of John Curtin Gallery's exhibitions for Perth Festival 2025

Hear from;

Lorraine Coppin (Juluwarlu CEO) Speaking about Burndud Ground by Alice Guiness 
Mai Nguyễn-Long: Speaking about Doba Nation

Formalities commence 12:00pm. Registration is essential. 

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Elder and senior artist Alice Guiness holds a deep connection with the Burndud, an important site and story for the Yindjibarndi people. Each stroke of the Burndud circle tells a story and it is through her special connection that Alice shares these stories with the world.

Created for Perth Festival 2025, Mai Nguyễn-Long's large-scale installation Doba Nation features hand-formed clay sculptures that are arranged by the artist on site in a process that is like live storytelling.

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Lorraine Coppin:
12:00 – 1:00 PM

Break

Mai Nguyễn-Long:
1:15 - 2:15 PM 

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Perth Festival Exhibitions are open to the public from 7 February to 17 April. 

The Gallery’s public opening hours during exhibitions are Monday to Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Closed Saturdays and Public Holidays.

Supported By:  John Curtin Gallery’s Perth Festival exhibitions have been made possible with the support of Lotterywest, Perth Festival, Boorloo Contemporary Program Partner Wesfarmers Arts, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Juluwarlu Art Group and Michael Reid Galleries.  

For more information about the exhibition, please visit our website: curtin.edu.au/jcg/ 

Header Image: Alice Guiness, Burndud (detail), 2024, acrylic on canvas, 50 x 50 cm.