This exhibition is a deeply personal and political exploration of cultural continuity, sovereignty, and reconnection. Through layered storytelling and symbolic imagery, Bingkin reflects on the ongoing impact of epistemicide—the erasure of Indigenous knowledge systems—and the profound moments of epiphany that spark cultural resurgence. Together, these tensions reveal pathways of exodus from colonial constructs, toward reclamation and cultural self-determination.
Bingkin’s work draws from saltwater lore, ancestral storylines, and the enduring wisdom of his Elders. His practice is both an act of resistance and revival, embedding deep meaning in each stroke as he shares the stories of his people, land, and legacy.
Date: Friday, 30 May
Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Location: Aboriginal Art Co, 89 Grey Street, South Brisbane, 4101.
About the Artist:
A multi-skilled creative and celebrated Goori/Aboriginal artist living in Magandjin/Meanjin on Yuggera/Turrabul Country, South-East Queensland. Dean belongs to the Quandamooka of Moreton Bay and the Gurang of Bustard Bay. Dean/Bingkin honors his ancestors, family and peoples in his career and within the community. He is a creative with strong cultural values and many artistic disciplines including painting, mixed media, murals, sculpture and natural art making. Dean also demonstrates a wide range of ‘traditional’ art forms or cultural artefacts, objects and other tools and weaponry as a process of revitalising culture and art.
Don’t miss this powerful exhibition opening and opportunity to experience cultural knowledge in motion.
Aboriginal Art Co is also supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Australian Government through through Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS), with philanthropic support through Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and Creative Partnerships Australia via the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF).