Art Fair Showcase Guided Tours
Learn more about the remarkable artists that set the stage for CIAF by joining our free curated Guided Tours across Tank 3 & 4.
Led by knowledgeable guides, these tours offer an in-depth exploration of the diverse artworks and cultural stories showcased at the CIAF Art Fair Showcase. Learn about the artists' inspirations, techniques, and the significance of their works in their communities.
SCHEDULE
Meeting Point – Entry to Tanks 3 & 4
Friday - 3pm & 5pm - Tank 4
Saturday - 4pm & 6pm – Tank 3
RSVPs are appreciated. Learn more about your Art Fair Showcase Guides below.
Erica Muriata
3pm Friday 11 July
Erica Muriata is a proud Girramay woman from the Jumbun Aboriginal Community, located in the Murray Upper region, North-West of Cardwell, Queensland. As an emerging artist, Erica’s work is deeply rooted in her cultural heritage, drawing inspiration from the landscape, traditions, and stories of her ancestors. Her art reflects a strong connection to the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, where she continues to honour and celebrate her community’s artistic practices.
Aven Noah Jr.
5pm Friday 11 July
Aven Noah Jr. is a proud Komet Tribesman from Mer/Murray Island in the eastern Torres Strait Islands and is the Curator for NorthSite Contemporary Arts in Gimuy/Cairns. An alumnus of the National Gallery of Australia’s Indigenous Arts Leadership program (2015), he has over 16 years of experience in the arts industry and approaches his work with deep understanding, respect, and observance of cultural protocols. Aven was formerly Gallery Officer at Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island.
Nae Weysenfeld
4pm Saturday 12 July
Nae is a proud Torres Strait Islander and Tjapukai woman with strong ancestral connections to Murray Island (Mer) through her mother, who was born on Thursday Island, and to the Tjapukai people through her father, who was born in Papua. Born in Innisfail and raised in Brisbane, Nae has called Cairns home since the early 1970s, where she continues to live, work, and celebrate her rich cultural heritage.
Nephi Denham
6pm Saturday 12 July
Nephi Denham is a Girramay Traditional Owner of the North Murray Area, outside of Cardwell, Queensland. He is based in Tully, Queensland. A master craftsman, Nephi’s collection includes woven Mindi baskets, Bagu sculptures and paintings. He is renowned for his wonderful grasp of form and precise lines. An assisting artist on the Chainsaw Gunduy Sculpture in 2014, Nephi maintains a focused interest in sculptural formats. Drawing from his rich cultural heritage, Nephi’s art reflects his family’s stories and the environment in which he grew up in. Nephi is also a speaker of his traditional Girramay language. Nephi’s work is included in a number of private and public collections. He has been the recipient of the The Cairns Airport Innovation Award (Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, CIAF 2019) and The Strand of Ephemera (Townsville Artistic Excellence Award).