Cecelia Slade 'Sea Shells 3' 2023

Cecelia Slade 'Sea Shells 3' 2023Cecelia Slade 'Sea Shells 3' 2023 Earrings Mixed colours of polymer clay and silver plated base metal 4 cm This series of works focuses on being at the beach, playing in the shallows, and discovering life in rockpools. They are soft, calm pieces that evoke a sense of serenity. They are all flowing and gentle. The colours range from soft peaches to rich blues, reflecting the feeling of long, perfect days spent at the beach. Exhibited in 'Exhibition

crush them and place them in the river to attract sharks

This barrier prevents the overflow from the sea into the river during high tide

with the feathers ethically sourced and naturally shed by birds

It reminded me of my mother and aunties teaching me how to weave

Artwork: Green Sea Turtle Dreaming

Dorothy Edwards 'Sugarbag Beehive'

of the river

standing up and showing up for myself first

tea or your morning cup of coffee

By the river

from the Dugal-barra and Wari-barra family groups

Protecting water is protecting our culture