FASHION AS AN ART PRACTICE - EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF FASHION AND ART FROM A FIRST NATIONS FOCUS
TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY
6:00PM – 8:00PM
TALK
Narrm Ngarrgu will host an inspiring Fashion Panel as part of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2026, spotlighting three incredible First Nations creatives who are shaping the future of art, design, and fashion.
Josh Deane, an emerging Palawa (trawlwoolway) artist and designer based in Naarm/Melbourne, brings bold, narrative-rich works to life through painting, murals, and textile design. His practice explores cultural heritage, identity, and resilience, bridging tradition and contemporary expression.
Elijah Money is a Wiradjuri queer brotherboy raised on Kulin Nations, where he proudly continues to live and create. A dynamic multidisciplinary artist and storyteller, Elijah moves fluidly between roles as an MC, creative producer, writer, visual artist, workshop facilitator, and celebrated drag performer. His drag and fashion practice are deeply informed by his lived experience as someone who embodies many intersecting identities—where the political is always personal, and self-expression becomes a form of both resistance and joy. Elijah’s work is grounded in celebrating First Peoples queer brilliance, bringing bold colour, cultural pride, and unapologetic authenticity to every stage he steps onto.
Tahnee Edwards, a proud Yorta Yorta and Taungurung woman, is the founder of Gammin Threads, a fashion brand blending streetwear with First Nations storytelling. Through her designs, Tahnee champions representation and pride, creating garments that spark conversation and celebrate identity.
Join us for this dynamic discussion on culture, creativity, and the power of fashion as a platform for storytelling.
narrm ngarrgu Library, 141 Therry Street, Melbourne
Free to attend. No bookings required.
Link to book coming soon
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Accessible for wheelchair users
Quiet space available on premises -
Josh Deane is an emerging Palawa (trawlwoolway) artist and designer based in Naarm/Melbourne. His practice spans painting, mural art, and textile design, where he explores themes of cultural heritage, identity, and personal journey. Through bold, narrative-rich works, Josh brings stories of connection and resilience to life, creating art that speaks to both tradition and contemporary experience.
Bianca Easton is a proud BoonWurrung woman, artist, and facilitator passionate about sharing culture through creativity. Bianca runs workshops that teach weaving, arts, and crafts, offering hands-on experiences that celebrate First Nations knowledge and practices. Her work fosters community engagement and cultural exchange, empowering participants to learn, create, and connect.
Tahnee Edwards is a proud Yorta Yorta and Taungurung woman and the founder of Gammin Threads, a fashion brand that blends streetwear with First Nations storytelling. Through her designs, Tahnee champions representation and pride, creating clothing that sparks conversations and celebrates identity. Gammin Threads has become a platform for cultural expression, amplifying voices and stories through fashion.
Together, these artists bring diverse perspectives and creative practices that honour culture, inspire dialogue, and strengthen community connections.
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For more information, please contact the event organiser:
narrm ngarrgu Library
library@melbourne.vic.gov.au
03 9658 7300