‘Wrapped in Culture’ is a collaborative project between First Nations People of Canada and Australia. Ten artists engaged in inter-cultural sharing of material history to produce works reflective of First Nation traditions, cultures and communities, both past and present. A traditional buffalo robe and possum skin cloak are centrepieces of the exhibition, alongside portrait photography of the participants wearing the cloaks. These cloaks are sacred objects that convey important knowledge of history, stories, and culture.
‘Wrapped in Culture’, Possum Skin Cloak. Courtesy the artists, Ottawa Art Gallery, Canada and Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, Tasmania
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Park
22 January to 18 July 2021
Tasmania
