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Reflections - A Reflection of Brisbane's Waterways

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The 2023 Indigenous Art Program: Reflections- A Reflection of Brisbane's Waterways is transforming Brisbane's local streets and laneways into a stunning art exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works from June 19 to October 2, 2023.

Reflections BCC Indigenous Art Program

Part of Brisbane City Council's Outdoor Gallery program, the exhibition is spread across various locations from The City to South Brisbane and will feature works by 10 artists including including curator Dean Tyson and Luke Mallie.

Reflections BCC Indigenous Art Program

This year’s program, Reflections – A Reflection of Brisbane’s Waterways, explores the beauty and significance of the Brisbane River with its complex creeks, tributaries and ancestral traditions, highlighting the River's importance as a source of sustenance, security, social network and cultural heritage.

Reflections BCC Indigenous Art Program

A cornerstone of  Council's Outdoor Gallery program, the annual Indigenous Art Program features everything from large scale banners to vitrine installations and night-time projections.

Reflections BCC Indigenous Art Program

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the Council initiative has previously showcased some of the most recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists with this year’s, exhibition celebrating some exciting emerging and established artists who responded to a community call out to share their stories.

Reflections BCC Indigenous Art Program

The exhibition also offers a range of events and activities, including walking tours, artists talks, workshops and some guided virtual reality experiences that will take audiences on tours of Brisbane prior to First Settlement.

Reflections BCC Indigenous Art Program

Good to know - Council’s annual Indigenous Art Program has run annually since 2016.

Need to know - Day and night walking tours are available and free to join. Bookings required via brisbane.qld.gov.au

Image credits: Top to bottom

1. The Way of the Beizam - Taliah Saylor - Ann St

2. Which the old ways - Dean Tyson - Edison Lane

3. Maiwar 2023 - Tai Bobongie - Fish Lane

4. Family Connections - Kylie Hill - Irish Lane

5. This is Brisbane - Lewis James - King George Square 

6. River Dreaming - Ben Barker - Eagle Lane

7. River of Life - Luke Mallie - Howard Smith Wharves

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Reflections - A Reflection of Brisbane's Waterways

BCC Indigenous Art Program

Outdoor Gallery

Various locations

Brisbane

Jun 19 - Oct 2, 2023

Free

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