The Terra Within: A True Australian Flag

the TERRA within is a major exhibition exploring the themes impact and survival in relation to the 250th Anniversary of Cook’s voyage to the east coast of Australia, featuring powerful artworks by more than 30 Indigenous artists.

It addresses the impacts of the past 250 years of colonisation and celebrates the survival of the oldest living culture in the world. Drawing from artists across Australia, with a particular focus on South Coast voices, this exhibition brings together traditional and contemporary art, exploring the multitude of experiences and perspectives of this significant anniversary. It acknowledges the trauma, brings new and different voices to light and provides a place to celebrate the continuation of culture, knowledge and connection to country.

With exciting new commissions, contemporary works from artist's own collections and loaned works from Wollongong Art Gallery, Campbelltown Arts Centre and the University of Wollongong Art Collection, this show incites a conversation that traverses many issues and decades.

Featured Artists:

Karla Dickens

Teena McCarthy

Gordon Syron

Fiona Foley

Amala Groom

Jason Wing

Vernon Ah Kee

Blak Douglas

Mervyn Bishop

Emily Kame Kngwarreye

Lorraine Brown

Narelle Thomas

Johnny Bulun Bulun

Vic Chapman

Cheryl Davison

Mabel Dungay

Julie Freeman

Yvonne Koolmatrie

Alice McKenzie

Caroline Oakley

Steven Russell

Phyllis Stewart

Esme Timbery

Rose Timbery

Paddy Fordham Wainburranga

Harry J Wedge

Warwick Keen

Ellen Trevorrow

Margaret Yam

Narputta Nangala

Sally Morgan

Wenten Rubuntja

Enos Namatjira

Kirli Saunders

Peter Hewitt

JAZ CORR

Noel Wellington

David Nolan

Gordon Hookey

Roy Kennedy

Kevin Gilbert

Michael Cook

Marie McMahon

Christian Thompson