white canopy of hundreds of handmade feather flowers by Waddi Waddi, Ngarrindjeri, and Yorta Yorta artist Glenda Nicholls softened the imposing concrete architecture of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), inviting a sense of care and contemplation. Nicholls created (2020) with her daughter using knowledge passed down by her matrilineal forebears, highlighting the important role Indigenous women play in continuing cultural practices. The installation was
NGV Triennial
May 03, 2021
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