INTRODUCTION

Presented by Fremantle Arts Centre, Revealed 2023 showcases the creative works of emerging Aboriginal artists from across Western Australia at varying stages of their lives. The Revealed program provides a unique glimpse into Western Australian Aboriginal arts practice from young people exploring photography and film to older people who have recently started painting their Country. In 2023, the program includes an exhibition, an arts market, public programs and professional development for Aboriginal artists and arts workers.

The 2023 Revealed Exhibition showcases the works of over 100 emerging Aboriginal artists from Western Australian remote and regional art centres, as well as independent Aboriginal artists from across WA, including Boorloo | Perth and the South West.

Open to all Aboriginal artists living in WA, artists are selected by a panel of industry experts. This year’s selection panel comprised of Ron Bradfield (Bardi Peoples), Sharyn Egan (Whadjuk Nyoongar Peoples), Jessyca Hutchens (Palyku Peoples) and Glenn Iseger-Pilkington (Nhanda & Nyoongar Peoples).

Exhibiting artists have created exciting new works that span a breadth of styles and mediums including painting, textiles, lens-based practices, carving and sculpture.

All works of art in the exhibition are for sale to the public, with sales supporting the continuation of dynamic creative practices across our vast state.

Revealed is a celebration of First Peoples – of Country, culture and community, and importantly, it is an invitation to learn more about the recent, ancient and enduring stories of the places we call home.

Revealed is an initiative of the WA State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries; and the Australian Government through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program.