Exhibition to showcase Australian aboriginal art held in Delhi

An art exhibition titled 'Yiwarra Kuju

The artists draw on both traditional art conventions and new figurative styles to recount their sacred and secular life experiences through their art.

Australia's Acting High Commissioner, Bernard Philip, said the exhibition helped fulfill one of the key aims of National Reconciliation Week by promoting a greater understanding of the unique culture and history of the first inhabitants of Australia.

"National Reconciliation Week is celebrated to mark the rich culture and history of the first Australians - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples," he said.

"This exhibition showcases the creative powers of indigenous artists, and is a powerful illustration of their deep and enduring connection to the land," he added.

The Acting High Commissioner said the National Reconciliation Week provided an opportunity for all Australians to draw closer together.

"It is important we continue to appreciate that Australia has an ongoing responsibility to acknowledge the contribution of Indigenous Australians to the nation that we have become today," he said.

National Reconciliation Week is celebrated across Australia annually from May 27 to June 3.