{"title":"Jason Gibson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of \u003cstrong\u003eJason Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e, an acclaimed author whose works provide a unique window into the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Renowned for his insightful explorations and thought-provoking narratives, Gibson continues to captivate readers with his distinct perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in his collection is \u003cstrong\u003eBirrundudu Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e, which eloquently bridges the gap between artistic expression and cultural narrative. Delve into his books to uncover deeply rooted stories that celebrate creativity and heritage, brought to life with Gibson's engaging writing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or simply curious about cultural stories, Jason Gibson's books offer a delightful journey through vivid illustrations and eloquent prose. Explore his collection and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of art and culture he so expertly crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birrundudu-drawings-by-jason-gibson-9781763733145","title":"Birrundudu Drawings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirrundudu Drawings\u003c\/em\u003e is a revelatory body of imagery that recasts the conversation around desert art in Australia, offering a chance to look anew at a phenomenon at risk of drifting, through the fog of familiarity, from our understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirrundudu Drawings\u003c\/em\u003e brings to the world for the first time artworks from a series of 810 drawings produced in 1945 by Aboriginal men in the Northern Territory, a collection today cared for by the Berndt Museum at the University of Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birrundudu Drawings represent one of the most significant bodies of historical imagery ever introduced into the canons of Australian art. The crayon drawings were created by sixteen Aboriginal men working on a Northern Territory cattle station in 1945. That place was Birrundudu, an outpost of Gordon Downs, a large cattle station with a lease that extended across the Northern Territory and Western Australian borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe works resulted from the men's engagement with the anthropologists Ronald and Catherine Berndt. Dutifully recording as much information about their meaning as he could, Ronald Berndt and the men who made these drawings captured an extraordinary record of the Country, ancestors, history, and ceremonies of the region. Apart from a handful of drawings, most of the collection has never been seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese drawings sat in silence for eighty years- first in the Berndts' home and then at the museum. Some of these silences are interrogated in this book, while others will take longer to resolve. What is beyond doubt is the fact that the Birrundudu Drawings represent a monumental body of Aboriginal knowledge and creativity. The drawings are not simply important because they have never been seen, nor because there are so many of them. They are important because of the convergence of these two aspects - their scale combined with their novelty has transformative potential in the narratives of Aboriginal art and Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545475436780,"sku":"9781763733145","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781763733145.jpg?v=1749805705"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jason-gibson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}