informationCardinia Cultural Centre is proud to present an invigorating gallery program for 2025. Starting strong with JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live, a Koorie Heritage Trust touring exhibition, that will commence Saturday, 15 February and be open to the public for free admittance until Sunday, 30 March. This is an exciting opportunity to witness the retrospective collection that honours the legacy of Josh Muir (1991-2022), a Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, Barkindji artist.

Over the course of his prolific career, Josh’s exploration of identity has made use of familiar motifs in a manner that is well-considered and contemporary. Through the utilisation of self-portraiture that grows gradually more abstract, Josh reflects an inner world that doesn’t shy away from wider social issues when imagining a vibrant future. Indeed, Josh’s ability to reshape symbols and leverage them with a boldness in colour and embedded meaning is nothing short of triumphant.

There is a certain determination that is undeniable in the imagery of Josh’s work. The relationships and figures captured in each piece are enshrined by a sense of strength. As Josh develops his own iconography, he creates a visual language that has the power to speak to many ideas and people. It is through this that the spirit of reconciliation is honed and held up to the light for appreciation.

Displayed in a whole venue takeover style, this exhibition activates the spaces in Cardinia Cultural Centre in a way that feels fresh and is expansive. JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live taps into artistic codes and conventions to present a subversive and inspiring experience not to be missed.