Tune In to Vincent Namatjira's Past-Present-Future
Vincent Namatjira’s semi-autobiographical and political work P.P.F. is an assertion of identity, sovereignty, pride and resilience for the 2021 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission
Vincent Namatjira, 2021
In P.P.F. (Past-Present-Future), Western Aranda artist Vincent Namatjira has assembled seven figures significant to his life and practice in a large-scale ‘heroes narrative’. The work is semi-autobiographical - the artist states that each of the men represented on the wall have inspired him, and remind him of who he is.
Scroll down and hear the artist introduce his large scale work for the Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission.
MCA Foyer Wall Commission: P.P.F (Past-Present-Future) (2021) by Vincent Namatjira and Daniel BousMuseum of Contemporary Art Australia
Introduction by Vincent Namatjira
Hear about the process and themes of Vincent Namatjira's Foyer Wall Commission for the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA).
Vincent Namatjira
Vincent speaks about his self-portrait and moving forward.
Albert Namatjira
Vincent speaks about his great-grandfather and his artistic practice.
Eddie Mabo
Vincent speaks about Eddie Mabo and his fight for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land rights.
Lionel Rose
Vincent speaks about the boxing world champion Lionel Rose.
Adam Goodes
Listen to Vincent recall how he first met football legend Adam Goodes.
The Stockman
Vincent talks about the stockmen of the past.
Kunmanara (Jimmy) Pompey
Listen to the relaxing music of his father-in-law, Kunmanara (Jimmy) Pompey.
"It’s past and present, and then pointing forward is like looking to the future; a strong, hopeful future for Indigenous Australians."
Watch Vincent Namatjira discuss the process and ideas behind P.P.F (Past-Present-Future) in this short video produced by the MCA.
For more information, visit Vincent Namatjira on mca.art.
Vincent Namatjira, P.P.F. (Past-Present-Future), 2021, synthetic polymer paint, commissioned by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, 2021, supported by Veolia Environmental Services, image courtesy the artist; Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney; and Iwantja Arts, South Australia © the artist
The artist would like to express his gratitude to his friend and colleague Eric Barney and Iwantja Arts staff for their assistance with the production of this artwork.
