The Cross Art Projects foregrounds contemporary work and curatorial projects that reflect the multiple relationships between art, life and the public sphere, and explores the boundaries of this context. We are attentive to the local without sacrificing the scope of Indigenous and international views. Cross Art enhances its projects with conversations, walks and events on contemporary art, urban planning, architecture and heritage.
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Taripang/Dharripa/Trepang
Opening Saturday 7 June 2 pm
Exhibition runs 7 June — 12 July 2025
Curated by Petrit Abazi and Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre
The exhibition Taripang/Dharripa/Trepang contributes to a broader truth-telling about Australia’s rich pre-colonial history and its northern trade routes to harvest the lucrative commodity of Holothuroidea (sea cumber or sea slug), better known as Dharripa or Trepang, found in abundance in these shallow sea-beds.
Taripang/Dharripa/Trepang features works from First Nations artists including Margaret Rarru and Bulthirrirri Wunungmurra and Indonesian artists Ipeh Nur and Abde Karia [sp] alongside contemporary works from Milingimbi and Jilamara Art Centres and historic works from Batchelor College Collection. Included are paintings on bark and cloth, ceramics, weavings, installations, and videos each enlivening a mutual artistic reinvention.
Taripang/Dharripa/Trepang is curated by Petrit Abazi and premiered at Northern Centre for Contemporary Art in 2024. This re-telling of the Darwin showing at The Cross Art Projects omits some works (such as the live trepang) but includes new works. We acknowledge with sadness the artists who have since passed.
Bulthirrirri Wunungmurra, Rupa, 2022, ochre on board, 61 x 51 cm #8129-22