QAGOMA presents collective works done by Yuriyal Bridgeman alongside other memebers of the Haus Yuriyal collection in the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art.
The Haus Yuriyal collective gathers to work in a circular Hausman (men’s house), traditional in the Jiwaka region of the Papua New Guinea Highlands. Its members originate from a number of provinces including Simbu, Jiwaka and South Highlands, with many sharing a genealogical connection to the Yuri tribe. The group began as a gathering of men keen to learn and share cultural practices; in recent years, the collective has expanded to include collaboration from Yuri women.
The vibrant designs customarily created on fighting shields within a Hausman provides the inspiration for Haus Yuriyal, who develop dazzling, individualised designs with paint, paper, plywood and wool. For the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial, Haus Yuriyal — alongside Veronica Gikope and Alison Wel — presents a grand display encompassing a functioning garden, architectural structures, kuman (shield) paintings, textiles and videos that express their unity and collective journey.
On until the 5 May, 2025