This is a report on a visit to the Ian Potter Centre (IPC) off Federation Square to view an exhibition of work by Reko Rennie. He is of an indigenous background and started off his art career as a graffiti artist (which is repeatedly stated on the cards of various works). Much of the commentary on his work was 🤮whereas the work itself was very interesting and clever. This introductory panel isn't too bad.
Going in to the IPS the first point to strike one's eye is the camouflaged Roller.
I remembered having seen his video using this car before, possibly as part of one the Indigenous Triennales put on by the NGA. And indeed the film is shown as part of this show. Here is the driver's view going down the bitumen.
Most of the film is driving on dirt.
I was a bit late taking this shot, but still think it is quite evocative.
A bit sideways putting up a rooster-tail!
A design?
The title of this work was message sticks
Zooming in shows that to be a witty title!
An overview of the biggest room. I liked the camo backdrop and the big red roo! The film was happening behind the wall at the end of this room
I thought I had taken more photos than I had. Some other works are in this page https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/rekospective-the-art-of-reko-rennie/
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