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I don\u2019t paint with a specific meaning, I love people to interpret it themselves, look deeply and tell me what they see.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve never been chosen to be the main artist, so this exhibition is an amazing experience that will open more opportunities later on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yang is part of a hugely creative family. Her mother was a beader and her father was a sewer, while her five older siblings used to also paint and draw.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her practice and life, Yang takes a lot of inspiration from her mum.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe came here not knowing any type of word in English but built a home for us and gave us opportunities to learn and create,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Yang\u2019s debut show is also a chance for the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council to collaborate.<\/p>\n<p>BRMC executive officer Ann Foley said the partnership celebrates Refugee Week while promoting young talent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt reveals and shares the artistry in the community,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany migrant and refugee artists face more barriers than other artists when networking and accessing opportunities to exhibit, so this is really quite special.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe show is a real glimpse into the perspective of Nyagak and her family\u2019s journey, and the really intelligent insights that come through her work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gallery director Louise Tegart said the institution is delighted to boost a young artist at the beginning of their professional practice.<\/p>\n<p>Artist to Artist, a program from Sunshine\u2019s South Sudanese Minds is coming to the Gallery on Saturday, 31 July, uniting creatives with conversation and music.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <strong>bit.ly\/3jawqYS<\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MY kulture is the first-ever solo exhibition of local Nuer South-Sudanese artist Nyagak Yang, currently presented by the Art Gallery of Ballarat\u2019s Backspace. 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