SIMONE THOMSON SOLO EXHIBITION ‘EXHALE’
2 MARCH – 22 MARCH 2020
What a night that highlighted the art and style of Simone Thomson. Simone launched her solo exhibition called “EXHALE” at the iconic Queen Victoria Centre Lonsdale St Melbourne to a large crowd of family, friends and community.
Welcome to country was performed by Aunty Zeta Thomson Briggs with the talented Mark Thomson on the Yidaki
Simone is a Melbourne based self-taught artist and descendant of Victoria’s Ulupna and Moira Clans of the Yorta-Yorta Tribe, and the Yarra-Yarra Clan of the Wurundjeri Tribe through her mother.
She draws inspiration for her art through her deep spiritual connection to country and the rich colours and textures of the earth and sky, the source of many dreaming stories for Aboriginal people.Simone was grateful for her family for all there support...Mum, Dad, brother and children Alinta, Tiana, Karinya and Sean for their continuing encouragement.