Mr. Patterns
(2003) 

DIR.:
Catriona McKenzie
TRT:
55 min
MPAA RATING:
NR
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Mr. Patterns tells the story of Geoff Bardon who, together with the Papunya artists, was a catalyst for what many consider one of the greatest art movements of the 20th century.


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FULL SYNOPSIS

"Mr. Patterns tells the story of Geoff Bardon who, together with the Papunya artists, was a catalyst for what many consider one of the greatest art movements of the 20th century. Posted as an art teacher to the government settlement at Papunya in Australia's Western Desert, the young Bardon found more than 1000 Aboriginal people living in a state of dislocation, their culture being systematically wiped out through 'assimilation'. He encouraged the people to paint their traditional designs using western materials rather than copy European imagery. Starting with children's classroom projects in the early 1970s, he became increasingly involved with tribal elders whose designs told stories of their ancestral Dreamings. In defiance of white authorities, Bardon also encouraged the artists to value their work commercially as well as spiritually, believing that by selling paintings the people could become independent of welfare as well as bring indigenous art to the attention of the wider community.

Using fascinating archival footage shot by Bardon himself, the filmmakers present a compelling story of personal and political drama. Mr. Patterns is a journey into the heart of an aboriginal commune and an exposé of racial division in modern Australia."

CAST & CREW

  • Producer(s): Catriona McKenzie
  • Writer(s): Catriona McKenzie
  • Actor(s): Geoff Bardon

GENRES

Documentary  

SUBJECTS

Educational Issues, Australia, Continents, Discrimination, Education, Geographical Areas, Human Rights, Human Rights Issues, Media and Visual Arts, The Arts, World Affairs

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