Sculpture | Samantha Burke | Cat | Tjanpi Desert Weavers First Nations grandparents or anyone else who

grandparents or anyone else who is feeling outdated and decidedly 'square'

The paintings in this book are part of the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art

Fibreboard

Soaked in lightness and dark

Sculpture | Samantha Burke | Cat | Tjanpi Desert Weavers First Nations grandparents or anyone else whoWeaving with fibre in this way has become a fundamental part of Central and Western desert culture and draws on the traditional practice of making manguri rings a ring worn on the head made of grasses and cloth. Here we see traditional weaving techniques re framed using a mix of traditional and contemporary materials including wool! The result is a strikingly bold and colourful sculptural piece with layers of historical significance. Tjanpi Desert