This week Curtin University have unveiled a bold and innovative new initiative called Ilgarijiri - things belonging to the sky.

Run by the International Centre for Radio Astronomy, the exhibition will be on display in the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery, and will feature a collection of cutting edge technology and indigenous representations of the Australian landscape.

Professor Steven Tingay, Co-Director of the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, said the idea was to connect the modern scientists with the artists of the Mid-West region, and allow a greater cultural exchange on the interpretations of how we perceive the night sky.

 “You've got this combination of the cutting edge technology with this ancient landscape and all of the meaning for the people that goes along with that. It was really fairly a profound experience,” Professor Tingay said.

"What is immediately striking about at least 90% of the works is their sheer vibrancy in colour and pattern. They are very complex, detailed and colourful works," he said.

"What is particularly pleasing for me and all those involved with the Gallery is the fact that the Mid-West indigenous community now feels that they are a part of this community facility,".