ASHLEE MURRAY, KING MAIREENER SHELL NECKLACE, 2020, single species necklace, 123 King maireener shells, 69.5 cm total length

The inspitarion behind luna rrala: strong women follows on from the phenomenal success of the 2023 exhibition kanalaritja tunapri: the new generation,  to become a place of encouragement, celebration and promotion of important cultural traditions as they continue to thrive in a contemporary sense.  This year the exhibition will feature the art of shell stringing,  kelp vessels and woven baskets.

These valued Palawa/Pakana cultural traditions have remained intact and continued without interruption since before white settlement; they are a tradition that is many thousands of years old. This exhibition sees these important traditions continue to thrive in a contemporary sense, as these artforms are passed down from generation to generation. Mother teaching Daughter. Grandmother teaching Granddaughter.

Opening event: Saturday 25 January, 2pm