Nala Ngura (Colours of Country) exhibition opens in Paris
Returning for my second solo show in Paris with Stéphane and the team from Art's d'Australie
Commission for SCG and Venues NSW
Konstantina has been commissioned to create a bespoke piece for the SCG and Venues NSW to hang in their boardroom. The painting, "Muru" in the original language, spoken by the Gadigal of Sydney, means pathway. This is a map that I’ve designed based on research and yarns with Elders over time, and acknowledging much knowledge and wisdom held within the broader Sydney Aboriginal community around the pathways we believe existed pre-Colony. Many of these pathways were later turned into major roads, which became the arteries that feed the city of Sydney.
This piece has been made specifically for the Sydney Cricket Ground and the Middle Stump Inititative, so it was important for me to highlight where the SCG is in relation to this beautiful system of Muru. In fact the SCG sits on a key in junction or intersection both between original Sydney clan groups and its Muru.
This felt like a beautiful opportunity to create my own version of what I believe existed at this time for SCG, it resonated with me that sport has been a significant way for mob to exist in the Western world, our very first all Aboriginal cricket side smashed the English at their own game of cricket! AFL is a massive part of our modern story now also.
It felt, for me and maybe for our young children and for people more broadly who love sport, a pathway, through sport is successful pathway for our reconciliation.
This is Muru, in honour of all success.
Sydney Cricket Ground’s partnership with Middle Stump Initiative and Gadigal artist Konstantina to create an SCG-Specific Middle Stump
"This partnership represents a fusion of sport, art, and culture," said Kerrie Mather, Chief Executive of the SCG and Venues NSW. "We are delighted to collaborate with Kate and bring the good work of Clint and the Middle Stump Initiative to the Sydney Cricket Ground.”
Exhibition celebrating Gadigal culture and art opens at NSW Parliament House
National Indigenous Times article on my latest exhibition at NSW Parliament House
"Yagu, Gadigal dulumi, Gadi yuwing ngubadi" opens at NSW Parliament House
This new exhibition celebrates the enduring presence and rich culture of the Gadigal people. It addresses the losses and manipulations my people have faced while emphasising the strong connection to our language, culture, and histories.
Visit the exhibition at NSW Parliament House on weekdays, 9am to 5pm between 4 July and 1 August 2024. Access is to the left of the building via the security gatehouse.
First Solo Exhibition for 2024 announced
Wumera Nangamay: A Salt Lake Series
Translation: to fly like a bird or a spear through the sky into dreaming (‘nanga’- sleep, ‘may’ - eye)
Opens on Thursday 13th June for 4 weeks at Cooee Art Leven. 17 Thurlow Street, Redfern. Gadigal Country
Luke's Bistro & Bar QANTAS Terminal Sydney
Last year I was asked by amazing chef @lukesbistroandbarsydneyairport to create an artwork for his new bistro for @qantas at @sydneyairport.
This large scale work was created as two individual works at scale and then merged into a vinyl medium for the walls.
The colours of country were chosen to reflect a unique Australian colour palette and to reflect the authentic vibe that Luke had brought to the menu offering.
Super proud to be involved in this project.
My book Gadigal Ngura - Exploring a Gadigal Artist's Love Affair with her Country is finally available!
You can purchase a personally signed copy from my store!
Cultural talk at Salesforce APAC Head Office
I was invited to a Cultural talk about Country and my artwork at Salesforce HQ, Sydney. I was so very pleased to accomodate and have my Gadigal Elder Uncle Ray also come along!
DESIGN TO MOVE: 40 CREATIONS BY 40 DESIGNERS FOR 40 YEARS OF TECHNOGYM
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrates its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move” featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches, one of the brand iconic home wellness products, designed by 40 different international designers and artists.
I was invited by Italian company Technogym as the Australian artist to create a piece of art on their TechnoBench for this exhibition. After Salone, the unique Technogym Benches will be auctioned in collaboration with Sotheby’s and the proceeds will be donated to Unicef.
Garrigarang Badu exhibition Sold Out!
My first solo exhibition in Paris has sold out in just 2 weeks! So very grateful for the support of my gallerist Stéphane Jacob and all of the supporters and buyers of my works in Paris and beyond!
Garrigarang Badu solo exhibition opens in Paris
Konstantina's debut solo exhibition opens in Paris
Finalist: National Capital Art Prize 2023
Daralaba (South Head) has been chosen as a finalist in this years awards
Finalist - NATIONAL EMERGING ART PRIZE 2022
Konstantina; Wirung Eora Ngura (Scarring Sydney Country) - Finalist
Finalist - ART LOVERS AUSTRALIA ART PRIZE 2022
Konstantina: Ken Done’s Aboriginal Unk - Finalist.
Finalist - OCEAN SHORES ART EXPO 2022
Konstantina: Raining of Eora: Gadigal [square] - Finalist.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST (UK)
Kate is the first Aboriginal (& Australian) Artist to be offered this opportunity with the Sidney Nolan Trust, with full access to the Nolan archives.
