Joanne Nasir, A Memory of Tracy 2024, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 84 x 78 cm, courtesy the artist
Tracy’s Echo: 50 Years of Resilience
This exhibition honours the untold stories of Aboriginal survivors of Cyclone Tracy.
Created in 2024 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the cyclone, Tracy’s Echo shares deeply personal memories of survival from local artists and storytellers. These works were first shared through a series of powerful community displays led by Joanne and Tanyah Nasir and are now presented at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, alongside a newly commissioned sound work.
This community-led exhibition is a testament to resilience, cultural strength, and connection to Country and offers future generations invaluable insight into survival, wisdom, and enduring spirit.
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WARNING
Please be advised that this exhibition centres on the catastrophic weather event of Cyclone Tracy, that devasted Larrakia Country in December 1974. Some of the artworks depict traumatic stories and nudity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are advised that this exhibition contains the names, images and artworks of Elders who have passed away. Their names and artworks are featured here with permission from their families.
We thank their families for allowing us to honour them and exhibit their artworks. These Elders will be remembered and celebrated for their deep knowledge and enduring legacies.
Participating artists are
Barbara Nasir
Gary Lee
Jim Nasir
Joanne Nasir
Kathy Arbon
Les Huddleston
Northern Territory Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
Paul Thomsen
Peter Thomsen
Shelena Bourke
Sisterhood Seniors
Somenah Nasir
Wendy and Lauren Espie