Education

Pilbili

12 Sep 2015 – 10 Jan 2016

Free
Gallery-wide

Pilbili is a collaboration between Hampstead Primary School, Carclew and TARNANTHI | Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. Students aged between 8 and 12 years have the unique opportunity to explore Ngarrindjeri culture and art practices through the sophisticated works of renowned weaver Yvonne Koolmatrie.

In the lead-up to TARNANTHI, Ngarrindjeri Elder Uncle Major Sumner led a series of workshops exploring Ngarrindjeri art, culture and heritage. The students experienced first hand the specialist weaving techniques while building an understanding of its practical use of fishing and gathering food.

The young students’ thoughts and perspectives have been translated to an audio guide for visitors to experience as part of Riverland: Yvonne Koolmatrie.

Pilbili is presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia, Carclew and Hampstead Gardens Primary School.

Tiana, Eel Trap, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Tiana - Eel Trap

Siovhan, Eel Trap, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Siovhan - Eel Trap

Rawa, Pondi, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Rawa - Pondi

Jesse, Fish Trap, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Jesse - Fish Trap

Julienne, Yabbie Trap, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Julienne - Yabbie Trap

Charlene, Canoe, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Charlene - Canoe

Summah, Fish Scoop, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Summah - Fish Scoop

Jesse, Cockle Basket, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Jesse - Cockle Basket

Charnisha, Flat-bottomed Basket, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Charnisha - Flat-bottomed Basket

Anshu, Bi-plane, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Anshu - Bi-plane

Aaryan, Balloon, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Aaryan - Balloon

Aya, Echidna, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Aya - Echidna

Vidhey, Lizard, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Vidhey - Lizard

Kimbo, Turtle, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Kimbo - Turtle

Ismail, Platypus, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Ismail - Platypus

Leah, Weapon Bag, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Leah - Weapon Bag

Harsimrat, Burial Baskets, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Harsimrat - Burial Baskets

Lily, Sister Basket, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Lily - Sister Basket

Charnane, Coorong Dreaming, 2015; courtesy of Hampstead Primary School and Carclew

Hampstead Primary interviews Yvonne Koolmatrie

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