Wadawurrung Weaver
WORKSHOP STYLE
Relaxing, deep concentration, nourishing.
TAMMY SAYS:
I love drawing upon my cultural knowledge and looking at our cultural landscape and using the resources from country that I feel really connected to. It means I’m revitalising and really showcasing our culture. I love my work it’s really meditative, it’s part of my identity as a Wadawurrung woman. I hope people gain an insight into the cultural knowledge and something students can teach their families about Wadawurrung people that were the first persons here.
WE SAY:
Tammy Gilson is a proud Wadawurrung woman and award-winning weaver. Her work carries on the traditional techniques of both her Wadawurrung and English ancestors while using locally sourced materials with an emphasis on sustainability. Tammy participated in the Koorie Heritage Trust Blak Design program and her works can be found in prestigious galleries including the Geelong Art Gallery, the National Wool Museum, and the Art Gallery of Ballarat. In 2023, Tammy presented her first solo exhibition Beenyak, meaning basket, at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.
