fish killers: Rose Wilfred, Joy Wilfred, Megan Wilfred, Virginia Wilfred, Jangu Nundhirribala, May Wilfred, Jocelyn Wilfred, Nicola Wilfred of Numbulwar Numburindi Arts
25 August - 2 october 2022
An intriguing and layered material, ghost nets travel thousands of kilometres through the ocean, harming vulnerable sea life and washing up on Numbulwar's shores. The artists of Numbulwar Numburindi Arts combine ghost nets with traditional weaving techniques as a subtle act of resistance to the colonised, industrialised world.
Featured artists: Rose Wilfred, Joy Wilfred, Megan Wilfred, Virginia Wilfred, Jangu Nundhirribala, May Wilfred, Jocelyn Wilfred and Nicola Wilfred of Numbulwar Numburindi Arts.
‘A subtle and humorous act of resistance and self-determination, Crocodile Trap turns the onslaught of external forces into a source of power, while reiterating the unwavering connection between Numburindi people, their Country and the life that exists within it.’
Opening event: Friday 26 August, 6 – 9pm
Image caption: Crocodile Trap (detail), collaboration by artists of Numbulwar Numburindi Arts, ghost net, 87x88x290cm. Images by Pouria Zoughi.
Fish Killers by the artists of Numbulwar Numburindi Arts is proudly held in our Ground Floor Gallery Project with the support of City of Yarra.
We are delighted to welcome Cr. Sophie Wade, City of Yarra, to open the exhibition at 6pm on Friday 26 August.
Exhibition film
Ghost Nets, Numbulwar Numburindi Arts.