Ochre Fine Arts Gallery in Manly
Ochre Fine Arts Gallery
Melina Shirvanian
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For Aboriginal cultures, visual & performing arts are central to identity, place and belonging. They are an expression of a unique and continuing tradition and have an important place in the continuing survival of Aboriginal cultures.
OFA gallery & studio will host a permanent display of key and major artist combined with a cultural program that strongly supports and promotes the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through exhibitions, education and events for the wider public to join in, understand and enjoy contemporary art in all its forms.
“After wholesaling works, I discovered the aboriginal art market was saturated with galleries carrying the work of mainstream artists, so I was looking for something new, fresh and different,” explained Melina Shirvanian, owner of Ochre Fine Arts Gallery”.
“I looked at about 110 aboriginal community art groups and selected 10 that I wanted to work with. These groups would add diversity to the portfolio of artist represented in my studio.”
“Many of the artists represented at Ochre Fine Arts Gallery could be said to be reshaping our ideas surrounding Aboriginal art. Like any culture, Aboriginal culture is continuously in a state of renewal.”
The collection tells stories of Aboriginal history, of personal experiences and of events and beliefs that shaped the lives of individuals and their societies. The power of such academic collections to inform our understanding of the lives and cultures of the artist and their communities is apparent. Take for example the stylistic diversity revealed in the various communities themselves.
“While many people associate Aboriginal art with dot paintings, the more diverse styles that you see in Ochre Fine Arts Gallery reflect this dynamic shift. The departure from automated mass produced styles within the industry, introducing a more bold minimalistic approach has put aboriginal art on the map. As such, it has become one of the world’s most collectable art forms. Nowadays we even see various ‘art movements’ developing within the aboriginal art industry, demonstrating how society or culture chooses to represent itself within the contemporary world. The gallery is dedicated to showcasing work for art lovers, not just those looking for a souvenir. The artwork is the most cutting edge work available within the industry today. Showcasing culture now!
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For Aboriginal cultures, visual & performing arts are central to identity, place and belonging. They are an expression of a unique and continuing tradition and have an important place in the continuing survival of Aboriginal cultures.
OFA gallery & studio will host a permanent display of key and major artist combined with a cultural program that strongly supports and promotes the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through exhibitions, education and events for the wider public to join in, understand and enjoy contemporary art in all its forms.
“After wholesaling works, I discovered the aboriginal art market was saturated with galleries carrying the work of mainstream artists, so I was looking for something new, fresh and different,” explained Melina Shirvanian, owner of Ochre Fine Arts Gallery”.
“I looked at about 110 aboriginal community art groups and selected 10 that I wanted to work with. These groups would add diversity to the portfolio of artist represented in my studio.”
“Many of the artists represented at Ochre Fine Arts Gallery could be said to be reshaping our ideas surrounding Aboriginal art. Like any culture, Aboriginal culture is continuously in a state of renewal.”
The collection tells stories of Aboriginal history, of personal experiences and of events and beliefs that shaped the lives of individuals and their societies. The power of such academic collections to inform our understanding of the lives and cultures of the artist and their communities is apparent. Take for example the stylistic diversity revealed in the various communities themselves.
“While many people associate Aboriginal art with dot paintings, the more diverse styles that you see in Ochre Fine Arts Gallery reflect this dynamic shift. The departure from automated mass produced styles within the industry, introducing a more bold minimalistic approach has put aboriginal art on the map. As such, it has become one of the world’s most collectable art forms. Nowadays we even see various ‘art movements’ developing within the aboriginal art industry, demonstrating how society or culture chooses to represent itself within the contemporary world. The gallery is dedicated to showcasing work for art lovers, not just those looking for a souvenir. The artwork is the most cutting edge work available within the industry today. Showcasing culture now!
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