Devonport Regional Gallery

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Written By Caleb Nichols-Mansell

An exhibition placing Aboriginal voices and consent at the centre of the display.

Curated by Dave Gough and Louise Daniels and presented by Ten Days on the Island, TERMS showcased works by Tasmanian Aboriginal artists from the gallery’s permanent collection alongside contemporary works on loan. For this exhibition, artists, including myself, selected and presented our own works, ensuring they were shown with consent and cultural context. The resulting display placed our stories and voices at the forefront, creating narratives defined by community rather than curatorial assumption.

Artists whose works are within the permanent collection included Aunty Lola Greeno, Dr Julie Gough, Denise Robinson, and Ricky Maynard and artists who contributed works included Caleb Nichols-Mansell, Cheryl Rose, Dave Gough, Karen Smart, and Louise Daniels.

Client: Devonport Regional Gallery
Project Type: Digital Illustration, Exhibitions
Location: Devonport, Tasmania
Year: 2023

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Caleb Nichols-Mansell

Caleb Nichols-Mansell moves between Country, culture, and contemporary practice — weaving stories from land, spirit, and community into powerful visual languages. As a proud Palawa man, Caleb's work bridges the ancient and the evolving, reimagining Aboriginal knowledge systems through design, public art, and digital storytelling.

His practice is rooted in Country and carried forward through site-responsive interventions, graphic and surface design, and large-scale public commissions. Through intricate textures, flowing linework, and bold organic forms, Caleb invites reflection on identity, resilience, and the enduring strength of Palawa people.

His works have been commissioned by leading institutions across Australia, including MONA, University of Tasmania, Arts Tasmania, Australian Fashion Week, Lifeline Australia, and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra; embedding stories of survival, connection, and contemporary Aboriginal identity into the cultural, public, and built environment.

www.calebnicholsmansell.com.au

https://www.calebnicholsmansell.com.au
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