Stories Carried Exhibition brings together leading contemporary Indigenous artists whose practices honour Country, culture, and living tradition.
Featuring works by Gai Southwell, a proud Bundjalung woman of Manhuti WalkAbout Jewellery & Weaving; Milly Mainhardt, a proud Gunggari woman creating contemporary Indigenous artworks; Tyler Stackman-Green, a proud Thunghutti/Dunghutti man from Walcha, Thunghutti Barri Country, known for his pyrography on kangaroo skins and cloaks; Aunty Verqelle Friday, whose practice is shaped by the stories passed down by her Aunties, her faith, and more than a decade living on Birpai Country; and works by artists Georgia Elliott and Dale Elliott, further enriching the presentation with diverse contemporary perspectives.
Spanning weaving, jewellery, painting, pyrography, and contemporary mediums including digital practice, this exhibition explores how stories are carried — across generations, through material, and within culture. Each work reflects the strength and continuity of First Nations knowledge while expressing powerful contemporary voices.
Additional invited Indigenous artists will contribute works in fibre, painting, sculpture, and cultural practice, expanding the dialogue between generations and mediums.
Join us for this compelling presentation of contemporary Indigenous art grounded in ancestral practice and living cultural expression.
The Gallery
6 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour