Family history weaved to life

A NEW art exhibition on at the Living Art Space in the Bendigo Visitor Centre is marking a family’s links to First Nations culture.

Titled Make Together, Weave Together, Connect to Country, the show celebrates a reconnection with traditional basketweaving by Cecilia Taylor and her three daughters – Stephanie, Melissa, and Suzanne.

Amy Carr-Bottomley is the curator at the Living Arts Space and said the process of creating the works for the show had deeper meaning.

“Learning traditional weaving techniques has played a big part in giving the family a closer understanding and practice of Djaara and Yorta Yorta culture that they proudly share in this new exhibition,” Ms Carr-Bottomley said.

“This is a beautiful free exhibition that reveals the deep cultural and emotional connection these creatives have with country using traditional and contemporary weaving styles and materials.”

Make Together, Weave Together, Connect to Country runs until Sunday, 2 November at the Living Arts Space, inside the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall.