Deviate | Araluen Collection

Deviate – to depart from an established course

This exhibition draws inspiration from the Divergence component of the Ground Swell; Araluen at 40 exhibition. It concentrates on artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media to enable new techniques and creativity to emerge.

The artworks are diverse in media, often unique and at times challenging. Material is a key component of the artworks, as well as bold use of colour and mark-making. Process is often central and these artworks are always evolving.

It draws primarily from the Araluen Collection but also features five significant early Papunya paintings on loan from the National Gallery of Australia through the sharing the national collection initiative as is indicated on the labels.

There are five diverse paintings by Albert Namatjira spread throughout the exhibition.

The exhibition includes four new acquisitions by Bindi artist Billy Benn and a work on paper donated by Martin Sharpe Ledger of the lost years ‘24 and ‘25 2023. It was exhibited in last year’s Alice Prize.

Featured Artwork: Robert Andrew White wash over the burn 2017. Winner of the 2018 Alice Prize