Warwick Thornton's Mother Courage a battle cry for Aboriginal art

Authors

Kerry S. Dunne, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

115679

Publication Details

Dunne, K. (2017). Warwick Thornton's Mother Courage a battle cry for Aboriginal art. Mosaic, an interdisciplinary critical journal, 50 (2), 223-240.

Link to publisher version (URL)

University of Manitoba

Abstract

Warwick Thornton's installation Mother Courage, prompted by Brecht's classic drama, addresses the situation of Aboriginal Australians, especially artists, and the politics of their survival. Juxtaposing traditional paintings with contemporary media-based culture, the installation highlights the issue of authentic" Aboriginal art and displays Aboriginal artists' diversity and agency.