Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal artist Brook Andrew will headline a solo exhibition with Ames Yavuz art gallery in the Asia Pacific.

Considered one of Australia's most important artists and a leading voice in advocating for First Nations ways of knowing, Mr Andrew's first solo exhibition with the gallery will showcase significant historic works from his alongside a series of new sculptural works.

Running from 5 – 8 September at Carriageworks, Ames Yavuz will present an immersive series of new and historic works for Sydney Contemporary. These works reflect two decades of practice investigating the legacies of colonial history through archival materials, vernacular objects and image reproduction honouring untold stories.

Mr Andrew's first solo exhibition with the gallery will present an immersive experience that spans two decades of his artistic practice. His work delves into the legacies of colonial history through the use of archival materials, vernacular objects, and image reproduction, with a focus on honouring and revealing untold stories.

The exhibition will showcase five new wall sculptures made from materials such as sapele and ebony, which are implicated in colonial histories. These sculptures are adorned with patterns inspired by Wiradjuri wood carving practices.

Each piece integrates small archival postcards and photographs that recontextualize staged portraits of First Nations people, who were often directed to embody constructed notions of Aboriginality.

Additionally, the sculptures incorporate both analogue and digital devices, creating a dynamic dialogue with Western conceptions of time that have historically depicted Indigenous identities as part of a mythical prehistory.

Notably, the piece titled "wula (a call)" features a functioning record player paired with a historical photograph of an Ainu man from the 1940s, reflecting on the broader experience of colonialism beyond Australia.

Through this exhibition, Andrew's new and historic works address complex Indigenous knowledge systems related to Country, kinship, time, and cultural practice, offering a profound exploration of these themes within the context of his artistic vision.