Exhibitions

Rex Greeno: Memories through Sea Stories

Opens 05-12-2024,  closes 27-04-2025

Rex Greeno, Travelling to Hunting Grounds, 2023, mixed media on paper. Collection of the artist.

“Our people have been here for 50,000 years. They had a family life, they lived in communes, they worked together, they met together, they hunted together and that’s how I depicted my drawings." – Rex Greeno

An exhibition of works by Tasmanian Aboriginal Elder Rex Greeno - artist, fisherman, and maker of tuylini, ninga and pyerre (Tasmanian Aboriginal bark and reed canoes) - that tells a story of deep connection to culture, family and the sea.

Inspired by Rex’s life experience as a commercial fisherman Rex Greeno: Memories through Sea Stories shares a collection of drawings that feature life on and by the sea, his passion for traditional watercraft, and the sharing of Ancestral knowledge and skills passed through generations.

Rex was born and raised on Flinders Island off Lutruwita/Tasmania. His canoes are held in a number of public and private collections throughout Australia, including national and state museums.

Exhibition Catalogue

Accompanying the exhibition is a catalogue featuring essays, poetry and family oral histories written by Rex Greeno’s family and friends. The catalogue is currently available for pre-order in the TMAG online store.

For events and tours, please see the events page here.

Conversations with Rex Greeno

Experience the exhibition through stories told by Rex Greeno in his own words. As you watch, you’ll gain insight into the inspiration behind his work and the themes that shape his art.

Rex Greeno: Memories through Sea Stories is a multi-venue project developed by the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Devonport Regional Gallery, and the University of Tasmania.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government by Creative Australia, It’s principal investment and advisory body. Supported by the Pennicott Foundation.