By JOLENE OGLE
A HORSE float full of art is making the long journey from the Northern Territory to Noosa Junction as part of an Indigenous art exhibition set to open on 27 June.
Local teacher Ann-Maree Fewtrell is the force behind the coming exhibition that will showcase the work of Indigenous artists and friends, Arnold Von Senden, Levina Ah Fat and their daughter Sheyenne.
Ann-Maree, who grew up in Noosa, met the family of artists during her work in a Northern Territory school where Levina is a teacher’s aide.
“She is the most unassuming, humble person you will meet,” Ann-Maree said.
“I think I talk more about her artwork than she does.”
Ann-Maree is excited to bring the family’s work to Noosa, which she describes as a cultural hub.
“Art is great to help reinvigorate a community, and I just love the community-feel of the Junction,” she said.
Ann-Maree said the Noosa Junction Traders Association had been a big help offering a vacant store for the exhibition as well as printing flyers to promote the coming event.
The exhibition will include a diverse mix of traditional Indigenous art by Levina, alongside contemporary, bright pieces painted by Sheyenne and woodcarvings and traditional weapons created by Arnold.
The exhibition opens on 27 June in Arcadia Street, Noosa Junction, and will run until 15 July. All works displayed are available for purchase.
Member for Noosa and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs Glen Elmes is due to visit the exhibition on 3 July.
