Author Description

"The Australian Catholic University is delighted to announce the publication of First impressions: Indigenous works from the ACU Art Collection. Highlights from the university collection are here elucidated by 33 Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors from various academic, visual arts and ACU backgrounds, each bringing their knowledge, experience and cultural perspective to bear. This richly illustrated publication presents remarkable works of art by established and emerging First Nations artists, spanning traditional bark and dot paintings as well as contemporary works in diverse media, such as acrylic, print, photographic, fibre and glass. The artists represented include Shirley Purdie, Kunmanara (Ngupulya) Pumani, Vicki West, Daniel Boyd, Marlene Gilson, Michael Riley, Megan Cope, Angelina Pwerle and Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello." - Publisher website.