Australian aborigine culture is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Aborigines have lived on the Australian mainland for more than 60,000 years, and their rich culture, passed down through generations, remains strong and vibrant.On January 9th, the Australian Consulate General in Chengdu and Chengdu Zhongshuge (Yintai In99 store) jointly exhibited the Australian Modern Aborigine photography series "Scars of Australia" in Chengdu.

The exhibition features 13 works by two aboriginal photographers, Michael Jalaru Torres and Bobbi Lockyer.The exhibition uses contemporary photography as a medium to share the unique and complex experiences of Australian Aborigines."Scars" refers to the scars of colonization, but also to the historical traces of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and its influence on modern Australians.Through the exhibition, aboriginal photographers hope to express their close ties to their homes and families.

At the meeting, Adelle Neary, Consul General of Australia in Chengdu, led participants to get close to the Australian aboriginal photography in the exhibition and interpret the diverse Australian society and culture.Michael Jalaru Torres, one of the creators of the photography, whois not on the ground because of the pandemic, will also be recorded by a video to share the experience ofhow to create popular popular worksin the nation's culture, history, values under influence and inspiration while not being a non-photography-major photographer and express his nation's cultural tradition.

Michael Jalaru Torres, from Broome, Western Australia, is a member of the Djugun and Yawuru tribes. He is inspired by the unique landscapes and cultures of the Kimberley region of Australia, which he reflects in his photographs.His photography draws on his own stories and experiences and explores contemporary social issues facing aboriginal people.

Bobbi Lockyer was born in Port Hedland, Australia and grew up in the Ngarluma, Karriyarra, Yawuru Nyulnyul tribe.The work features a variety of artistic media, including traditional painting, digital illustration, graphic design and photography.She is already the mother of four boys, and the children are her biggest creative inspiration, which is why she became interested in working on maternal themes.Her relationship with culture, family and friends also inspired her to use elements of nature in her paintings and photographs.

In addition, the Australian Consulate General in Chengdu will work with the Australian Tourism Bureau to hold a tourism promotion event to provide tourism information about Australia to tourists who are interested in Australia's local culture, natural scenery and wildlife. (Chen Min)