Art Gallery of South Australia :: Exhibitions

Beneath the winds: Masterpieces of Southeast Asian Art

18 NOVEMBER TO 29 JANUARY
Free Admission

Beneath the winds: Masterpieces of Southeast Asian Art presents a spectacular selection of works of art from the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia, including many new acquisitions seen for the very first time. The exhibition features 120 works of art, which range in diversity from prehistoric stone sculpture to present day ritual painting, and provides an exciting introduction into the astonishing aesthetic heritage of Southeast Asia.

Among the recent major acquisitions exhibited in Beneath the winds is the monumental Burmese Temple bell, unique for its intact bracket depicting Prince Siddartha. Visitors to the exhibition will also be given the opportunity to glimpse the variety of textile art in the Art Gallery’s collection.

The exhibition coincides with the release of the lavishly illustrated publication Beneath the winds: Masterpieces of Southeast Asian Art from the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia, which will be available from the Gallery Shop.

GUIDED TOURS
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays at 12 noon

FAMILY TRAIL
The Beneath the winds family trail invites children and their carers to learn together about the diversity of Southeast Asian art and culture. Follow the flight of the fabulous white cockatoo on your journey through the exhibition. This complimentary family trail is suitable for all ages and is available at the exhibition entrance.

CELEBRATION SATURDAY
Saturday 19 November 11am - 3pm

FLOOR TALKS
Tuesday 22 November at 12.30pm

Tuesday 29 November at 12.30pm

Tuesday 6 December at 12.30pm

Tuesday 24 January at 12.30pm

PUBLIC LECTURE
Saturday 21 January at 2pm

TEXTILE CONSERVATION with Mary Jose

GALLERY MEMBERS PREVIEW

DEPARTURE

MEMBERS CHRISTMAS PARTY

South East Asian Collection Highlights

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Principal Partners

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detail: Burma, Small chest, with Vessantara story, Hsaya Sein, c.1900, Bagan, Mandalay
wood, lacquer, pigment, metal, 33.0 x 31.0 x 41.0 cm; Gift of Michael Abbott QC through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2004
20045A21

detail: Indonesia, Wilmana, 19th century, Klungkung region, Bali, wood, traces of natural pigment and gold leaf, metal, 152.0 x 73.0 cm; Gift of Michael Abbott AO QC, Beverley Anderson, Kathy Booth, Colin Cowan, Dr Michael Hayes and Dr Ross Sweet through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation Collectors’ Club 2005
20057S10

detail: Malaysia, Ceremonial tray [kerikal] , c.1887, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia, silver-copper alloy, 51.5 cm (diameter); Public Donations Fund 2006
0063A34

detail: Indonesia, Landing at Tuban, from the ‘Tale of Panji’ [Kidung Malat], late 19th–early 20th century, Kamasan, Klungkung, Bali, handwoven cotton, pigments, 72.0 x 230.0 cm; d’Auvergne Boxall Bequest Fund 2007
20077P30

detail: Burma, Buddhist manuscript [kammavaca] , 1935, Twante, Yangon, wood, fabric, lacquer, gold leaf, 62.0 x 12.5 cm; Gift of the estate of Mrs Elizabeth S. Routt 2008
20082A9

detail: Indonesia, Wrap cloth [kain panjang] with ‘golden vehicle’ [kereta kencana] motif , c.1975, Masina workshop, Trusmi, Cirebon, West Java, cotton, dyes, tulis batik, 105.0 x 253.0 cm; Gift of Michael Abbott QC through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2010. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
20103A16

detail: Indonesia, Wrap cloth [kain panjang] with ‘fragrant garden’ [taman arum] motif , Masina workshop, c.1975, Trusmi, Cirebon, West Java, cotton, dyes, tulis batik, 105.0 x 253.0 cm; Gift of Michael Abbott AO QC through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2010
20103A17

detail: Burma, Death, Third of the Four Sights seen by Prince Siddhartha, c.1900, Burma, wood, pigment, metal, fibre, body with crows 90.0 x 38.0 x 48.0 cm, vulture 24.0 x 36.0 x 16.0 cm; Gift of Barrie and Judith Heaven 2010
20106S6 (a–d)

detail: Indonesia, Batara Guru, shadow puppet, 19th century, east Java, buffalo hide and horn, natural pigments, metal, fibre, 77.5 x 26.5 cm; Public Donations Fund 2010
20109A72

detail: Indonesia, Temple doors, 18th 19th century, Tejakula, Luleleng, Bali, wood, pigment, gold leaf, 259.1 x 265.0 x 119.4 cm; Gift of the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2011
20115A28

detail: Indonesia, Wrap cloth [kain panjang] with Banaspati face , 1907 or earlier, Yogyakarta, Central Java, cotton, natural dyes, tulis batik, 105.0 x 257.5 cm; Gift of Mrs G.B. Booth 1973
737A38

detail: Indonesia, Wrap cloth [kampuh], early–mid 20th century, Negara, Jembrana, Bali, silk and metal thread, synthetic dyes, supplementary-weft weave, two panels stitched together, 156.0 x 127.5 cm; South Australian Government Grant 1974
747A65

detail:Malaysia, Pair of temple lions, c.1880, Melaka, wood, pigment,gold leaf, 41.0 x 55.0 x 19.0 cm (a), 41.0 x 56.5 x 21.0 cm (b); Gift of Jamie Simpson in memory of Judy Wheeler through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2010
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
01010S17(a&b)

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detail: Burma, Small chest, with Vessantara story, Hsaya Sein, c.1900, Bagan, Mandalay wood, lacquer, pigment, metal, 33.0 x 31.0 x 41.0 cm; Gift of Michael Abbott QC through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2004 20045A21

detail: Malaysia, Ceremonial tray [kerikal] , c.1887, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia, silver-copper alloy, 51.5 cm (diameter); Public Donations Fund 2006 0063A34

detail: Indonesia, Landing at Tuban, from the ‘Tale of Panji’ [Kidung Malat], late 19th–early 20th century, Kamasan, Klungkung, Bali, handwoven cotton, pigments, 72.0 x 230.0 cm; d’Auvergne Boxall Bequest Fund 2007 20077P30

detail: Burma, Buddhist manuscript [kammavaca] , 1935, Twante, Yangon, wood, fabric, lacquer, gold leaf, 62.0 x 12.5 cm; Gift of the estate of Mrs Elizabeth S. Routt 2008 20082A9

detail: Indonesia, Wrap cloth [kain panjang] with ‘fragrant garden’ [taman arum] motif , Masina workshop, c.1975, Trusmi, Cirebon, West Java, cotton, dyes, tulis batik, 105.0 x 253.0 cm; Gift of Michael Abbott AO QC through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2010 20103A17

detail: Burma, Death, Third of the Four Sights seen by Prince Siddhartha, c.1900, Burma, wood, pigment, metal, fibre, body with crows 90.0 x 38.0 x 48.0 cm, vulture 24.0 x 36.0 x 16.0 cm; Gift of Barrie and Judith Heaven 2010 20106S6 (a–d)

detail: Indonesia, Batara Guru, shadow puppet, 19th century, east Java, buffalo hide and horn, natural pigments, metal, fibre, 77.5 x 26.5 cm; Public Donations Fund 2010 20109A72

detail: Indonesia, Temple doors, 18th 19th century, Tejakula, Luleleng, Bali, wood, pigment, gold leaf, 259.1 x 265.0 x 119.4 cm; Gift of the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2011 20115A28

detail: Indonesia, Wrap cloth [kain panjang] with Banaspati face , 1907 or earlier, Yogyakarta, Central Java, cotton, natural dyes, tulis batik, 105.0 x 257.5 cm; Gift of Mrs G.B. Booth 1973 737A38

detail: Indonesia, Wrap cloth [kampuh], early–mid 20th century, Negara, Jembrana, Bali, silk and metal thread, synthetic dyes, supplementary-weft weave, two panels stitched together, 156.0 x 127.5 cm; South Australian Government Grant 1974 747A65

detail:Malaysia, Pair of temple lions, c.1880, Melaka, wood, pigment,gold leaf, 41.0 x 55.0 x 19.0 cm (a), 41.0 x 56.5 x 21.0 cm (b); Gift of Jamie Simpson in memory of Judy Wheeler through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2010 Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide 01010S17(a&b)