Christian de Vietri x Robert Andrew
On display in 67 Wellington Street, Collingwood
This exhibition features two significant works by artists Christian de Vietri and Robert Andrew.
Robert Andrew
Residues: buru, nagala, ngan-ga II (2021)
Ochres, oxides and chalk on aluminium composite board
Six panels: 60cm by 244.5cm each panel
Installation view: The Gold Award 2022
Courtesy of Rockhampton Museum of Art, Photographer: Tom Degotardi (FMSTUDIOS)
Robert Andrew was born in Perth in 1965. Andrew is a descendant of the Yawuru people, his Country is the lands and waters of the Broome area in the Kimberley Region, Western Australia.
Andrew’s work speaks to the past yet articulates a contemporary relationship to his Country. His work often combines machinery with earth pigments, ochres, rocks and soil to mine historical, cultural and personal events that have been buried and distanced by the dominant paradigms of western culture. This work is focused on the survival of indigenous culture. The title ‘Residues’ refers to language, land and history that has been left behind.
Christian de Vietri
Raph (2006)
Resin with 24k gold leaf
230cm by 50cm by 50cm
Photo courtesy of the artist and photographer Adrian Lambert
Christian de Vietri was born in 1981 in Kalgoorlie, Australia. De Vietri is a sculptor whom aims to incorporate ancient traditions with modern technology. As a practitioner of Trika Shaivism, much of De Vietri’s work reflects his non-duality outlook on life. De Vietri has trained in Australia, Paris and New York which has allowed him to develop a broad understanding of various ways to approach his practise.
Christian de Vietri has been the recipient of numerous awards such as Australia’s National Sculpture Prize exhibition and Citizen of the Year in Western Australia for his contribution to visual art. His work can be found in significant national and international collections such as the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Artbank, Queensland Art Gallery and the Emily Fisher Landau Collection in New York.
Both Robert Andrew and Christian de Vietri engage with themes of history, identity and spirituality. Through their chosen medium both artists represent the juxtaposition of ancient traditions and modern technology.
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These works are on display during our Five x Three event celebrating five years on Wellington Street in Collingwood.
Join us on Sunday 27 October to view these signifcant artworks.
