Ethan-james Kotiau | Dandhi - Grounded 

Dandhi means “Grounded” in my language, Gunggari. This exhibition is about being connected to the land, the waterways, and our culture. It’s about remembering where we come from - our roots, our language - and how that gives us strength. When we stay grounded in those things, it’s like building on a solid foundation. We can look ahead, but it’s always with our past in mind. These works reflect that balance between holding onto our traditions and growing from them, showing the positive impact it has on us and the generations to come.

In conjunction with the exhibition Ethan will develop a project with local First Nation students, creating a series of banners which will become part of the gallery’s 25th year celebration.

Opening event: 6pm Friday 14 February 2025. RSVP at www.trybooking.com/CLCUF

Image: Ethan-james Kotiau Gunggari, 2021. Acrylic on canvas.