Everything That Came Before Makes the Present: Linden New Art, VIC
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
Pope Julius, 2021
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
150 x 120 cm
King Charles, 2022
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
120 x 120 cm
Image courtesy of the artist, Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association and THIS IS NO FANTASY
Pope Innocent, 2021
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
150 x 120 cm
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
Pope for Hope, 2020
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
150 x 120 cm
Rio Jesus and the Last Supper, 2021
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
120 x 200 cm
Wulimawi (old people), 2019
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
200 x 150 cm
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
No Justice, 2022
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
200 x 150 cm
Sister Monica of the Milikapiti Church, 2022
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
120 x 120 cm
Mona Lisa, 2023
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
150 x 120 cm
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
everything that came before makes the present
Installation View, Linden New Art 2023
Photo: Simon Strong
It's Time To Talk Big, 2020
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
150 x 120 cm
Bush Family Tree, 2020
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
150 x 120 cm
Black Lives Matter, 2020
Locally sourced natural earth pigments on linen
150 x 120 cm
Johnathon World Peace Bush
17 Jun - 10 Sep 2023
Everything That Came Before Makes the Present is the first institutional solo exhibition by Tiwi artist Johnathon World Peace Bush. Bringing together fifteen major works, the exhibition explores Bush’s interest in global politics, family, and cultural heritage through the lens of three key themes, Religion, Colonial Crimes and Indigenous Culture.
Bush’s works are defined by his layering of figurative elements, often sourced from Western art history, religious iconography and images of political figureheads, over cultural mark-marking that reflects Jilamara, Tiwi body paint designs. This unique amalgamation of imagery addresses the impacts of colonialism and the missionaries on Tiwi culture and Bush’s connection to community, and acknowledgement of the diverse cultural influences that shape his life and that of his community.
LINDEN NEW ART, 26 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Opening Reception > 16 June 2023, 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Artist Talk > 17 June 2023, 1PM to 2PM
Please email info@thisisnofantasy.com for an exhibition catalogue