JXSH MVIR FOREVER I LIVE is a retrospective exhibition of artworks by the late Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji artist Josh Muir (1991 – 2022).

The exhibition highlights the strength of Josh’s artistic practice and the important contribution he has made to First Peoples art and culture in South East Australia and contemporary art nationally and internationally. The works in the exhibition not only reflects Josh’s ongoing artistic legacy, but Josh himself immortalised through his art. They also showcase Josh’s love of family and community, and draw on a range of themes including cultural identity, the impacts and legacies of colonisation, mental health, addiction, personal loss and grief.

This exhibition has been proudly curated by the Koorie Heritage Trust with Josh’s mother, Justine Berg and partner, Shanaya Sheridan as co-curators

About Josh

Born and raised on Wadawurrung Country in Ballarat, Victoria, Muir’s impact on the Australian art scene is immeasurable, and this exhibition promises an intimate journey through his prolific career.

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The title, “Forever I Live”, is borrowed from Muir’s 2015 artwork of the same name, serving as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy he left behind after his passing in 2022. Co-curated by Josh’s partner Shanaya Sheridan, his mother Justine Berg, and the Koorie Heritage Trust’s curatorial team, the exhibition aims to encapsulate Muir’s unique artistic journey.

Muir’s distinctive contemporary iconography, influenced by street art and a pop aesthetic, takes center stage in “Forever I Live.” The exhibition showcases Muir’s exploration of cultural identity, the impact of colonisation, and personal struggles, including mental health, addiction, loss, and grief. Known for his vibrant use of colour and geometric patterning, Muir’s works span across various mediums, including painting, digital prints on aluminum, neon, animated video works, and augmented reality experiences.

For more information: https://koorieheritagetrust.com.au/whats-on/exhibitions/jxsh-mvir-forever-i-live/

Josh Muir’s legacy lives on with exclusive exhibition ‘JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live’