Discover an exhibition of vibrant Ghost Net installations by Numburindi artists, in our showroom during Sydney Craft Week 11–31 October.
Yir (Dilly bags) woven by Rose and Virginia Wilfred, and Rena Guyula, from reclaimed ghost netting.
Tait Sydney is hosting a pop-up exhibition of Yir (dilly bags) and baskets woven from ‘ghost nets’ or abandoned fishing nets, by Numbulwar Numburindi Arts (NNA). In ‘Nanja: Stories Rewoven’, this artist’s collective collects, harvests and transforms harmful marine debris into vibrant works of art in a contemporary act of caring for Country. More than thirty pieces will be displayed in the shopfront windows for visitors to engage with during Sydney Craft Week, and will also be available for purchase.
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Yir (Dilly bags) woven by Rose, Nicola and May Wilfred, and Rena Guyula, from reclaimed ghost netting.
The exhibition is an artistic exploration by NNA into ways of continuing their weaving traditions while speaking to urgent environmental concerns. NNA champions the fibre art of Numburindi master weavers, and in ‘Nanja: Stories Rewoven’ materials include woven pandanus dyed with natural pigments such as local fruits, berries and leaves. But it’s not only natural materials that are featured. Ghost nets washed ashore at Numbulwar on the Gulf of Carpentaria in Arnhem Land also form part of the artworks.
Trivets and baskets woven by Yulki Nunggumajbarr and Mithurrungu Nundhirribala from reclaimed ghost netting.
The problematic ghost net marine debris was the subject of the 2024 Rubbish on the Shore think tank, presented by Agency on Country and attended by Tait. Collaborations such as this have been instrumental in our learning about this issue – ghost nets account for around 40% of all ocean plastic. Hosting NNA’s pop-up studio and exhibition for Melbourne Design Week 2023 was the start of our ongoing engagement. We’re pleased to extend this into our Sydney space, and to introduce Sydney visitors to NNA’s important work. They weave together not just physical artworks – but also ancestral knowledge and contemporary innovation, resilience, cultural continuity, and care for Country and Sea.
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