Tiarnie Edwards: Good Trouble

Ngarrindjeri artist Tiarnie Edwards presents Good Trouble, a solo exhibition of figurative ceramic works at JamFactory. The exhibition explores themes of community, activism and family through characters that, while visually appealing, carry potent political and social commentary centred on the Blackfella experience.

Edwards’ work balances colonial critique with contemporary subcultural references like graffiti, alongside nods to Blak excellence. The pieces highlight interconnected issues such as decolonisation, Black deaths in custody and land rights, prompting reflection on present-day choices. Edwards’ characters are not passive; they are depicted as actively engaging with these concerns.

This exhibition is part of the 2025 Tarnanthi Festival, the Art Gallery of South Australia’s celebration of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

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