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We showcase works by selected artists that our panel of experts feel hold great potential. This month’s showcase is:
Lockhart River Art and Culture Centre
Lockhart River is famous for the young and energetic group of artists who work at the Lockhart River Art and Culture Centre.
Lockhart River is a remote Aboriginal Community on the east coast of Cape York in far north Queensland. It is about 850 km north of Cairns by road. During the wet season, creeks and rivers flood and close the road into town from the highway. Sea and air are the only access at this time. In some wet seasons the road can be closed from December until June.
The community of about 600 people is located 2 km from Quintal Beach in Lloyd Bay and is bounded by rainforest, low mountain ranges and the sea. The coastline is strung with sandy beaches where creeks and rivers enter the sea through mangrove protected estuaries. Traditional foods (bush tucker and seafood) are popular. People enjoy their traditional lands and retain many aspects of traditional culture.
Over the years a group of young, contemporary artists have developed in the community. They are known locally as ‘The Art Gang’ (a work gang whose occupation is art work and related activities). They are supported and work professionally through the community Arts Centre.
All of these contemporary artists are between 20 and 30 years old. Their main works are paintings on canvas and fine art prints.
The Lockhart River Art and Culture Centre is now represented by Galleries Direct within N.S.W.
Silas Hobson is one of the rising stars who lives and works in the Lockhart River Community.
