To celebrate the arrival of summer 2013, with thoughts of the saltwater of our great beaches, Alcaston Gallery's first exhibition embraces the innate creativity of the Gabori women of Bentinck Island, Queensland.

Ngamathungarrba marraanjuthu dulku - Mother and daughters teach each other about country brings together the unique styles of three incredibly talented artists portraying the same tropical seascape of far north Queensland, with each of these Kaiadilt women depicting their beloved country on Bentinck Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, through vibrant colour and movement in their paintings.

This year’s winner of the Gold Award 2012 and the Togart Contemporary Art Award 2012, the incomparable and sublime Sally Gabori leads this visual exploration of life, landscape and memory with her expressive brushstrokes and mastery of colour. An artist who needs no introduction, Sally Gabori once again proves herself as one of the most highly regarded and sought after contemporary Australian artists.

Drawing great artistic influence from Sally Gabori are her daughters Amanda Gabori and Elsie Gabori, who were both initially inspired to paint after seeing their mother paint the many reefs and saltpans surrounding Bentinck Island in such a unique and beautiful approach. Both daughters are indeed rising stars in the art world, with collectors intrigued by the innate creative spirit of the Gabori women.

Elsie Gabori is a finalist in the Macquarie Group Emerging Artist Prize 2012. Artists featured in the Macquarie Group Collection were asked to nominate an emerging artist for the award, and Elsie Gabori was nominated by her mother, Sally Gabori. The exhibition is currently on display at Macquarie Group, No.1 Martin Place Sydney NSW until 21 December 2012.

-Beverly Knight