The Erin Pearson Collection

A private collection · Brisbane

Gumnut Invasion

Dr. David Jones

The Work

Gumnut Invasion is a striking visual commentary on the colonial reinterpretation of Indigenous Australian Dreamtime stories. The etching depicts gumnut babies aboard a ship adorned with Death Stars and the Australian flag, symbolizing the imposition of colonial narratives on Indigenous cultures. This piece challenges the sanitized versions of Australian history and prompts reflection on the ongoing impact of colonization.

Year
2016
Medium
Intaglio etching, à la poupée on rag paper
Edition
4 of 20
Image size
325 mm x 440 mm
Framed size
755 mm x 885 mm
Catalogue
0006

Provenance

I purchased Gumnut Invasion directly from Dr. David Jones during his exhibition at Boz Gallery in 2016. His work has long resonated with me, and this piece, in particular, stood out for its powerful commentary on the colonial reinterpretation of Indigenous narratives.


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Framing

The artwork is framed in a linen mount with an Anvil range fillet and a large Dutch ripple frame, complemented by museum glass. This framing choice enhances the piece's presence and aligns with its thematic depth, providing a fitting context for its powerful imagery.

About Dr. David Jones

Dr. David Jones is a Brisbane-based printmaker and artist of Dalungbarra (Butchulla) and Anglo-European descent. He holds a Doctorate from the Queensland College of Art and operates Corvine Art Studio in Brisbane. Jones is known for his highly detailed and occasionally humorous critiques of Australian culture, often addressing themes of colonialism and identity.