We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands.

Mayani Calhoun Yothu mirr miyalk, nyami buluunggarri

Work by Mayani Calhoun, ARTEXPRESS 2023
Work by Mayani Calhoun, ARTEXPRESS 2023
Work by Mayani Calhoun, ARTEXPRESS 2023
Work by Mayani Calhoun, ARTEXPRESS 2023

My body of work was inspired by family weaving traditions that connect mother (the giver of life) and child. I used a variety of weaving techniques and enjoyed the therapeutic nature of the physical act of weaving fibres into sculptural forms.

Influencing artists:
Mavis Warrngilna Ganambarr

School

Nambucca Heads High School

ARTEXPRESS year

2023

HSC year

2022

Process diary

Work by Mayani Calhoun, ARTEXPRESS 2023
Work by Mayani Calhoun, ARTEXPRESS 2023
Work by Mayani Calhoun, ARTEXPRESS 2023