Tarnanthi - Layers of Blak

Layers of Blak showcases more than fifty pieces of jewellery from 11 Victorian-based First Peoples artists – the creative outcome of the Koorie Heritage Trust’s second year of the Blak Design program.

Blak Design is the first program of its kind nationally, marking a crucial step in recognising and reclaiming space for First Peoples design in the wider Australian design landscape.

It aims to foster First Peoples cultural innovation in the Victorian design sector and provide a platform for nurturing sustainable, collaborative First Peoples design practices. Blak Design is presented by the Koorie Heritage Trust in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria and RMIT University, with support from the Ian Potter Foundation.

Artists

Thelma Austin
Gunditjmara

Mandi Barton
Yorta Yorta, Barapa Barapa, Wemba Wemba

Lorraine Brigdale
Yorta Yorta

Nikki Browne
Bidjara

Deanne Gilson
Wadawurrung

Tammy Gilson
Wadawurrung

Elijah Money
Wiradjuri

Yasmin Silveira
palawa

Sammy Trist
Taungurung

Dominic White
palawa

Tracy Wise
Barkindji, Ngiyampaa, Maligundidj

Special events

Opening event
Sun 22 Oct, 2–4pm

Access

Wheelchair accessible, accessible toilets