Manta – Earth

Beverly Burton, Frank Young, George Cooley, Yartitji Heffernan and Alfred Lowe

Craft has partnered with APY Art Centre Collective to present the works from six artists that represent the many communities and art centres which are at the heart of the APY lands. These include Ninuku Arts, Tjala Arts, Umoona Arts and APYACC's Adelaide Art Centre.

Manta – meaning Earth in Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara is an exhibition that brings together works by some of the most dynamic artists from the APY Lands as they showcase their material eclecticism. The carved, painted or woven surface communicates each artists Tjukurpa, speaking of their physical and spiritual connection Country. These works display the inspiration artists take from the manta and how it is represented not only in the motif but in the medium itself.

Founded in 2017, the APY Art Centre Collective is an initiative that provides support, resources, and opportunities for First Nations artists from the APY Lands and beyond. Through exhibitions, workshops, and cultural exchanges, the collective aims to promote Indigenous voices, foster cross-cultural understanding, and generate economic opportunities for Aboriginal communities.