Reko Rennie

Regalia
2013

Medium

opaque synthetic polymer resin, neon, electrical components

Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2015
© Reko Rennie, courtesy blackartprojects, Melbourne
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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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Reko Rennie

Regalia
2013