Regalia
2013
Medium
opaque synthetic polymer resin, neon, electrical components
Measurements
(a-c) 75.0 × 212.6 × 13.7 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2015
© Reko Rennie, courtesy blackartprojects, Melbourne
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
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Edition
ed. 1/2
Accession Number
2015.178.a-c
Department
First Nations Australia