Between Remote Regions / Di antara dua pedalaman

Between Remote Regionswas a large collaboration involving 32 artists from Australia and Malaysia, focusing on the art created in regional centres of both countries. Initiated by Country Arts SA, the exhibition was launched in Adelaide for the Telstra Adelaide Festival 2000 and then toured to several regional towns in South Australia. In 2001, Asialink took on the tour in Malaysia, opening at the National Art Gallery of Malaysia and subsequently touring to several state capital cities in Malaysia including Kuching (Sarawak) and Kota Kinabalu (Sabah).

Yilpi Marks, Batik on silk habatui / Batik atas habatul sutera, 1999, Batik on silk, 150 x 103 cm

Curators: Sharifah Zuriah Aljeffri (Malaysia), Niranjan Rajah (Malaysia), Justine van Mourik (Australia)

Artists: Australia: Ian Abdulla, Nyukana Baker, Billy Cooley, Margaret Dagg, Elizabeth Doidge, Siv Grava, Hayden Jarrett, Kaltijiti Arts and Crafts, Yvonne Koolmatrie, Niningka Lewis, Yilpi Marks, Mona Mitakiki, Eva Wanganeen Malaysia: Raphael Scott Ahbeng, Jainal b Amambing, Mohammed b. Ambi, Bong Choo Chew, Norman Choo Si Yau, Bangie ek Embol, Kilan bt. Husman, Silvester Ikun, Sylvester Wielding Ak Jussem, Kumbu anak Katu, Adrian Dominic Ho Fui Ken, Dato’ Mohammed Yaman Hj Ahmad Mus, Nancy ak Ngali, Zaimie b. Sahibil, Sarimah bt Hj Samad, Datu Ruslan Sulai, Magdalene Tai, Rohani bt Ukon, Sudan ak utau

Partners: Country Arts SA / National Art Gallery of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Tour: Port Adelaide, Port Pirie, Whyalla, Naracoorte, Kapunda, Berri, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Ipoh: Perak (2000-2001)