Regalia

Regalia
 2013

Gallery location
Not on display
 

About this work

‘Three hand-drawn symbols − the crown, the diamond and the Aboriginal flag − are presented as an emblematic statement about the original royalty of Australia. The crown symbol pays homage to my graffiti roots and to Jean-Michel Basquiat, but most importantly reminds us that Aboriginal people are the original sovereigns of this country. The diamond symbol is emblematic of my connection to the Kamilaroi/Gamilaroi people: like a family crest, it is a part of me. The hand-drawn Aboriginal flag in the form of a graffiti tag pays respect to all Aboriginal people, from environments both urban and remote, and anywhere in between.’ REKO RENNIE, 2013

Artwork Details

Medium
opaque synthetic polymer resin, neon, electrical components
Measurements
(a-c) 75.0 × 212.6 × 13.7 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Edition
ed. 1/2
Accession Number
2015.178.a-c
Department
First Nations Australia
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2015
© Reko Rennie, courtesy blackartprojects, Melbourne
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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