Prolific Yindjibarndi artist Alice (Guurruu) Guiness will next month stage her first-ever solo exhibition and bring her culture’s most sacred place, the Burndud Ground, to life.
Ms Guiness will collaborate with Sydney-based media designers Lightwell, Fremantle-based Producers Cakewalk Media, and Juluwarlu’s nationally recognised First Nations archive to show how Yindjibarndi people learn their culture through the Burndud.
A fully immersive journey to Yindjibarndi’s most sacred site, the Burndud, this free exhibition, commissioned by Boorloo Contemporary for the 2025 Perth Festival, transforms John Curtin Gallery into a mesmerising connection to Ngurra (Country).
Ms Guiness said the Burndud is the most sacred place in Yindjibarndi lore and culture.
“The Burndud is a special place for teaching and learning. I feel privileged to be able to share knowledge about a place that is at the centre of Yindjibarndi culture and identity.”
To join us for the free opening event, please RSVP at the link here.
Opening event key information:
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Date |
Thursday 6 February 2025 |
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Time |
Doors open at 4.30pm Formal proceedings from 4.45pm, Event concludes at 6.30pm |
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Location |
John Curtin Gallery Kent Street Bentley WA 6102 This venue is wheelchair accessible |
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Parking |
Parking is available within close proximity to the John Curtin Gallery in Pi1 yellow carpark. Please note that parking on Bentley Campus requires payment before 4.30pm. Payment can be made via the parking app CelloPark Australia here. ACROD bays are free of charge. |
Exhibition continues 7 Feb – 17 April. Public opening hours during exhibitions Monday-Friday 11am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm. Closed Saturdays and Public Holidays.
Stay tuned for a rich public program.
