
 Tibetan gilt bronze Kalachakra 14th century. Purchased with the assistance of the Asian Collection Benefactors and VisAsia 2005 | Goddess: Divine Energy
13 October 2006 - 28 January 2007 Lower Level 1
Countless images of Hindu and Buddhist goddesses depict her variously as seductive, benevolent, malevolent: a loving mother, a compassionate saviour or rage personified. With her male counterpart she can be the compliant consort, the passionate lover, or a symbol of the non-duality of ultimate Reality. This exhibition surveys the innumerable, imaginative expressions of the divine female found in the art of India, Tibet and Nepal through over 120 paintings and sculptures, dating from the early centuries CE through to the 20th century. Major public and private collections of Asian art around the world are lenders to the exhibition. Principal sponsor: Gordon Darling Foundation Admission charges: Adult $12.00 Member/concession $8.00 Family $28.00 (2 adults + 2 children) Booked school groups $4.00 per student Visit the GODDESS website: www.goddess-art.com.au  |