Douglas Kirsop, Roslyn Hamdorf, + Mary-Lynne Stratton

EXHIBITION runs 25 July – 7 August 2025
at Black Stump Gallery Broome

Collection available to preview & purchase Friday 25 July 10am

‘Rhythms of Country’
“In this shared exhibition, three artists come together in a collaborative exploration of the ancient landscapes of the Pilbara and Kimberley regions. Drawn by the raw beauty and enduring spirit of Country, each artist brings a unique interpretation shaped by personal experience, deep respect for the land, and an ongoing dialogue with place and time.

Our creative process has been grounded in immersion—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—in these remote and powerful landscapes. From red ochre cliffs to quiet riverbeds, vast skies to layered rock formations, we have sought not to replicate what we see, but to respond to what we feel. Long periods of stillness and reflection in these environments have allowed space for ideas to surface slowly, organically, and often wordlessly.

Though our individual styles vary, we are united by a love of solitude, silence, and the unspoken language of land. These works are not just about place—they are about presence. Each piece represents a moment of listening: to the wind, to memory, to the stories etched into the earth over millennia.

Throughout our journey, we have shared not only artistic techniques and insights, but a profound mutual respect—for each other, for First Nations knowledge, and for the enduring vitality of Country. This exhibition is a testament to that exchange—a weaving of perspectives, textures, and voices into a collective tribute to one of the world’s most ancient and awe-inspiring landscapes.”