Striking art exhibit by First Nations women on show in Perth
Artists, business and community leaders gathered at Central Park to mark NAIDOC Week and launch Wangening Bardip (Healing Stories) - a powerful First Nations art exhibition presented by the Waalitj Foundation.
The exhibition features striking works by emerging artists from Waalit'sj Deadly Sista Girlz program - which supports improved school attendance and educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls - alongside First Nations artists including Carol Martin, Jacinta Anderson, Sara Riches and Erika Fernandez.
Guests reflected on this year's NAIDOC Week theme of empowering strength, vision and legacy in the next generation, while connecting with stories of resilience, identity and culture.
The exhibition is open daily until July 11 (inclusive), with artworks available for purchase. 100 per cent of proceeds go directly to the artists.
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