How First Nations artists are reclaiming colonial objects and celebrating culture through garments

By Treena Clark, University of Technology Sydney 8 February 2024 A few years back, I started collecting vintage Australian tourist scarves that portray First Nations people as primitive caricatures and noble savages. Now, I own more than ten scarves with images ranging from Western depictions of First Nations art and objects, to Indigenous people in tokenistic scenes. Collecting […]

Yarrabah community uses art and fashion to make statement about the Voice

By Conor Byrne and Holly Richardson, ABC Posted Wed 4 October 2023 Seven models pose solemnly for the camera and, without saying a word, let the fashion do the talking. The words emblazoned on their hand-stitched pieces for this photo shoot have a far bigger message than any fashion trend on display. “I’m hoping the […]