Exhibition Opening: Saturday 6 May, 2 – 4 pm. The Paradox of Power by Jason Wing presents a series of artworks that boldly displays historical Indigenous Australians and political slogans. Jason continues to use the motif of the shield as a call to arms, signalling both defence, attack and a memorial. The steel battle shields reference the Gwegal shield – a priceless Indigenous historical artefact held in the British Museum. Some are adorned with political slogans taken from placards displayed during the Black Lives Matter protests, and others display historical Aboriginal figures, such as King Burraga. These portraits are lovingly etched into the surface of the rusted steel. With their references to historical injustice and systemic racism, they act as a powerful call to arms. – Rhianna Melhem, Curator