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exhibition Metamorphosis Indigenous Sculpture

From 22nd October to 22nd November 2011

Featured Artist Janine McAullay Bott

Metamorphosis - Indigenous Sculpture - Featured Artist Janine McAullay Bott

Opening: Saturday 22nd October at 2pm
Weaving Workshop with featured artist Janine McAullay Bott at 3pm Booking essential as places are limited - Cost: $50 includes materials

22nd September - 20th October 2011

Metamorphosis features works by Janine McAullay Bott Winner of the 2009 Telstra 3D Award. Also exhibiting are Torres Strait artist Ken Thaiday Senior and Aurukun Artist Joe Ngallametta as well as numerous Mimi Spirits, Dupunâ€™s and Morning Star Poles that have been sent down from Arnhem Land specifically for this event.

ABOUT Janine McAullay Bott - Acclaimed Sculptor & Fibre Artist

In Bott's work, history and craft merge magnificently to create a contemporary take on traditional weaving. - Mirri Leven, Manager, Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery

Nyoongah (W.A. Aboriginal) fibre artist and bush sculptor, Janine McAullay Bott, spent two decades living in Hawaii where she first began weaving. During this time she also experienced a deep connection to her Aboriginal culture. . â€œSomething came over me,â€ she recalls. â€œIâ€™d never weaved an object in my life, yet it felt like Iâ€™d been doing it forever. That feeling went from my heart right though to the tips of my fingers. I havenâ€™t been able to stop sinceâ€ "My weaving is inspired by my Nyoongah heritageâ€¦I remember my great grandmother would make brooms to sweep the sand, also fish traps and bowls"

Since returning home to Perth in 1998 to look after her ailing mother, Bott has continued to develop her weaving technique. She is well known for weaving the palm fronds from the Queen Palm tree. She also sometimes includes other natural fibres such as seed pods from the Coolabah tree, gum-nuts, pieces of wood and feathers, which are woven into her beautiful hand made sculptures - roughly hewn figures of animals, people, domestic objects and vessels.

"I like to call a weave a thought I've had. Sometimes Iâ€™d just sit there and think about my grandfather or my mother and my hands would keep going like they had a mind of their own.â€™

Unique one-off pieces in this exhibition include a bilby, mother and baby koalas, along with baskets and fish traps. Three of her fabulous one-off designs commissioned especially for 2011 fashion week - a handbag, hat and high heel shoes - are also included in the show. Botts most recent and playful collection of toy cars, helicopters and aeroplanes have been inspired by the birth of her first grandchild.

In a career spanning over 20 years, Bott has exhibited in Hawaii, California, Art Paris, the Sydney Aboriginal and Oceanic Art Fair and Perth. She has also received numerous commendations and awards. Her works can be found in the Holmes a Court collection, the Kerry Stokes collection, the Berndt Museum and the WA Museum's Indigenous Art Collection.

Coo-ee Gallery has arranged for Janine to give a weaving workshop on Saturday 22nd October from 3pm onward. Places are strictly limited so book early to avoid disappointment. - Cost $50. All materials provided.

The artist will be in Sydney for the Exhibition Launch and Weaving Workshop.

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Thap Yonk - 2004
Joe Ngallametta Senior 1
202 x 30 x 30 cm
#7065 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$9,000.00

- 2007
Bunbatjiwuy Dhamarrandji 1
253 x ? cm
#7440 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$8,500.00

Wallaby - 2006
Steven Yukaporta 1
75 x 46 x 24 cm
#8249 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$7,700.00

Dupun - 2007
Bandinga 1
254 x ? cm
#7874 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$7,500.00

Basket
Margaret Gamuti
52 x 33 x 180 cm
#8533
$N/A

Trevally Liz with Four Landscapes - 2009
Ken Thaiday
184 x 70 x 147 cm
#1008831
$N/A

Tingari (Blue) - 200008
Walala Tjapaltjarri 3
102 x 56 cm
#8794
SOLD

Dupun - 2007
Dhapa 2 Ganambarr 1
198cm
#7876 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$4,900.00

Dupun - 2007
Yalmakany Marawili 1
189 x ? cm
#7875 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$4,750.00

Ngapa (Water) Dreaming - 2002
Abie Jumbyinmba Tjangala
82 x 59 cm
#884 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$4,500.00

Coolamon - 2006
Tjumpo Tjapanangka 1
170mm
#7407
SOLD

Mother and Baby Koalaâ€™s - 2010
Janine McAully Bott
50 x 32 x 38 cm
#9734
SOLD

Steam Train to Katanning
Janine McAully Bott
47 x 24 x 18 cm
#10189
$N/A

Car
Janine McAully Bott
52 x 34 x 32 cm
#10195
$N/A

Fish Trap
Janine McAully Bott
100 x 75 x 70 cm
#10207
$N/A

The Sun is a Beautiful Women
Rick Roser 1
? x ? cm
#7707
$N/A

Bagu Sculptures - 2009
Emily Murray 2
110.0 x 32.0 x 7.0 c
#8744 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$2,500.00

Morning Star Pole - 2007
Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi 5
195 x ? cm
#7795
SOLD

Mimi Spirit - 1980
Crusoe Guningbal 3
51 x ? cm
#8767
SOLD

Maalng- Night Heron - 2008
David Bell
35 x 15 x 14 cm
#8466
$N/A

Liru - 2009
Billy Cooley
75 x 32 x 20 cm
#8827
SOLD

Canoe
Janine McAully Bott
121 x 42 x 25 cm
#10206
$N/A

Woven Mat
Artist Unknown 25
280 x 123 cm
#8828
SOLD

Aeroplane
Janine McAully Bott
65 x 24 x 55 cm
#10192
$N/A

Helicopter
Janine McAully Bott
40 x 25 x 28 cm
#10196
$N/A

Yacht
Janine McAully Bott
65 x 62 x 10 cm
#10205
$N/A

Dhalkatj - Bilby
Janine McAully Bott
60 x 40 x 30 cm
#10210
$N/A

Arrkerr - 2009
Trudy Raggett 1
44 x ? cm
#8786
SOLD

Arrkerr - 2009
Trudy Raggett 1
41 x ? cm
#8781
SOLD

Morning Star Pole - 2008
Michelle Weta
123 x ? cm
#7792
SOLD

Hand of Friendship
Janine McAully Bott
53 x 23 x 22 cm
#10201
$N/A

Mimi - 2009
Pamela Namunjdja 3
168 x ? cm
#8870
SOLD

Chitty Bird (Willy Wagtail)
Janine McAully Bott
23 x 25 x 30 cm
#10200
SOLD

Fish on Coral Wood
Janine McAully Bott
50 x 20 x 15 cm
#10212
$N/A

Mornington Island, Ceremonial Headdress -
Unknown Artist 27
52 x 20 cm
#2338 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$600.00

Camel x 2 - 2007
Ken Iwana 1
? x ? cm
#7404 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$560.00

Shoulder Bag
Janine McAully Bott
33 x 66 x 16 cm
#10198
$N/A

Casablanca Hat
Janine McAully Bott
35 x 27 x 22 cm
#10204
$N/A

Dove
Janine McAully Bott
35 x 20 x 15 cm
#10213
$N/A

Mornington Island, Ceremonial Headdress -
Unknown Artist 27
28 x 22 cm
#2340 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$450.00

Dancing Belt - 2008
Robert Mibora 3
78 x ? cm
#8844
SOLD

Platform Shoes
Janine McAully Bott
26 x 28 x 12 cm
#10194
$N/A

Wall Birds
Janine McAully Bott
35 x 30 x 3 cm
#10203
SOLD

Dancing belt - 2008
Robert Mibora 3
82cm
#8845 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$440.00

Mimi - 2009
Pamela Namunjdja 3
207 x ? cm
#8869
SOLD

Mimi - 2007
Jimmy Djarrbbarali 2
162 x ? cm
#1008872 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$400.00

Dancing Belt - 2009
Robert Mibora 3
60.5cm
#8846 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$400.00

Basket
Artist Unknown 25
44 x 40 cm
#2370
SOLD

Mimi - 2008
Clark Namundja 2
129 x ? cm
#1008877
SOLD

Mimi - 2008
Clark Namundja 2
142 x ? cm
#1008874
SOLD

Basket
Nyinku
41 x 40 cm
#2373
SOLD

Shark
Janine McAully Bott
60 x 20 x 4 cm
#10188
$N/A

Bagu Sculptures - 2009
Doris Kinjun 1
45.0 x 13.0 x 5.0 cm
#8743 LOCATION: Bondi Beach
$300.00

Horserider - 2005
Johnny Young
16.0 x 19.0 x 7.0 cm
#1898
SOLD

Butterfly
Janine McAully Bott
36 x 30 x 5 cm
#10214
$N/A

Small Shoulder Bag
Janine McAully Bott
62 x 24 x 18 cm
#10202
$N/A

Bowl
Janine McAully Bott
22 x 15 x 17 cm
#10216
SOLD

Open Weave Basket with Handle
Janine McAully Bott
43 x 22 x 15 cm
#19191
SOLD

Basket -
Patricia Orgula
37.0 x 37.0 cm
#2372
SOLD

Basket with Fishtail
Janine McAully Bott
32 x 20 x 28 cm
#10199
SOLD

Basket and Bows
Janine McAully Bott
16 x 20 x 20 cm
#10215
$N/A

Small Basket on Branch
Janine McAully Bott
40 x 18 x 22 cm
#10190
SOLD

Small Gumnut Basket
Janine McAully Bott
30 x 18 x 22 cm
#10193
SOLD

Round Branch Handle Basket
Janine McAully Bott
27 x 23 x 20 cm
#10197
SOLD

Wall Bird -1
Janine McAully Bott
35 x 30 x 3 cm
#10220
SOLD

Wall Bird - 2
Janine McAully Bott
35 x 30 x 3 cm
#10221
SOLD

Wall Bird - 3
Janine McAully Bott
35 x 30 x 3 cm
#10222
SOLD

Wall Bird - 4
Janine McAully Bott
35 x 30 x 3 cm
#10223
SOLD

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