It is with great pleasure that we present this exhibition and catalogue showcasing the extraordinary work of Queenie McKenzie at this year’s Sydney Contemporary.

A historically important artist who held a pivotal role in the formation of the East Kimberley School of Art alongside luminaries such as Rover Thomas, Paddy Jaminji, George Mung Mung, Hector Jandany and Jack Britten.

Notably, as the sole female artist in this founding group, Queenie played a defining role in shaping the aesthetic for which the Kimberley region is now renowned.

The purpose of this exhibition is to reaffirm Queenie’s enduring importance, a fact widely acknowledged by academics, artists, collectors, and institutions so it is important to have that recognised in the wider market

Image above: Queenie McKenzie, Untitled, 1998 (detail)