STITCHIN’ STORIES: BLAK & THREADLY
1 MARCH - 18 MAY
THE BIRRARUNG BUILDING, FEDERATION SQUARE, MELBOURNE
OPENING HOURS:
10:00AM - 5:00PM DAILY
Bringing together nine extraordinary First Peoples artists and designers, and exhibited together for the first time, Stitchin’ Stories; Blak & Threadly is the outcome of the fourth iteration of KHT’s Blak Design program, presenting an exhibition that explores the possibility of fashion and textiles.
Grounded in family and storytelling, the exhibition features Emma Stenhouse (Ngarrindjeri), Emmy Webbers (Gunai/Kurnai), Matty Chilly (Wiradjuri, Wamba Wamba, Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta, Waddi Waddi, Barapa Barapa, Gubbi Gubbi, Nari Nari, Yitti Yitti, Latji Latji, Dadi Dadi, and ties to Māori Iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand), Michelle Searle (Awabakal), Tahnee Day (Yorta Yorta), Tahnee Edwards (Yorta Yorta, Taungurung), Tarsha Davis (Kuku Yalanji and Palawa), Teena Moffatt (Yorta Yorta, Gunaikurnai, Gunditjmara) and Tricia Van Der-Kuyp (Wiradjuri).
Together these artists have participated in the Koorie Heritage Trust’s (KHT) ground-breaking Blak Design Program. During 2024, participants have been mentored by Dr Chrisitan Thompson AO, Hannah Berry, RMIT Associate Lecturer, Fashion and Textiles, with assistance from Studio Technician Yashna Seethiah. They have also taken part in a series of hands-on intensive design and making workshops, as well as small business skills workshops, along with access to industry and cultural mentors, design professionals, and industry practitioners.
Blak Design Program is presented by the Koorie Heritage Trust in partnership with The Ian Potter Foundation and RMIT University.
Free to attend. No bookings required.
EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION
The Birrarung Building
Fed Square, Cnr Flinders &, Swanston St
Melbourne
Map
ACCESSIBILITY
Koorie' Heritage Trust Accessibility Information
Accessible for wheelchair users
Quiet space available on premises
ABOUT THE EVENT ORGANISER
The KHT at Federation Square takes Koorie peoples, cultures and communities from the literal and figurative fringes of Melbourne to a place that is a central meeting and gathering place for all Victorians. Our location at Federation Square is a recognition of our shared history and the importance of Koorie peoples as part of a broader 21st century community.
Emma Stenhouse (Ngarrindjeri), Emmy Webbers (Gunai/Kurnai), Matty Chilly (Wiradjuri, Wamba Wamba, Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta, Waddi Waddi, Barapa Barapa, Gubbi Gubbi, Nari Nari, Yitti Yitti, Latji Latji, Dadi Dadi, and ties to Māori Iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand), Michelle Searle (Awabakal), Tahnee Day (Yorta Yorta), Tahnee Edwards (Yorta Yorta, Taungurung), Tarsha Davis (Kuku Yalanji and Palawa), Teena Moffatt (Yorta Yorta, Gunaikurnai, Gunditjmara) and Tricia Van Der-Kuyp (Wiradjuri).
EVENT CONTACT
E: exhibitions@kht.org.au
P: (03) 8662 6300
EVENT WARNINGS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are advised that this exhibition contains names, depictions and stories of deceased persons
All-ages event