In Vincent Namatjira's latest paintings, a character named King Dingo is all dressed up in royal regalia, and looking a little cheeky.
Could the artist, known for his satirical commentary on colonisation and power, be setting his sights on King Charles III - who is expected to visit Australia in October? "The royal family, it's not much to do with them at all," the Western Arrernte artist said, explaining the new paintings are actually self-portraits. "King Dingo, the uniform and costume and all that, represents me.
The Ames Yavuz King Dingo exhibition displays eight new paintings as well as a video artwork. Namatjira has also invited senior artists from his art centre in Indulkana, South Australia, the painting duo Alec Baker and Eric Barney, to present some of their new paintings as part of the show. Alec Baker was one of the founding artists of Iwantja Arts in the 1980s, and at the age of 91, he did not make the trip to Sydney, but Eric Barney will be there for the opening.
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