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Weaving Connection; Dr. Keft, Virginia; 2022; BCC KET 001
Weaving Connection; Dr. Keft, Virginia; 2022; BCC KET 001

Name/TitleWeaving Connection

About this objectWeaving Connections is a mixed media artwork that foregrounds the collaborative nature of Aboriginal weaving practices. The piece engaged with 'Blacktown Proper Way: Us Women 'public programming that invited Elders to facilitate weaving and yarning circles in the gallery space. The blank space on the hanging asked weavers to contribute to the work by pinning or attaching woven objects directly onto the piece.

Dr. Virginia Keft is a Murriwarri woman; a practicing artist and curator, First Nations producer, and award-winning researcher with over 25 years’ experience working in the Arts Sector. Virginia has produced and curated artistic and cultural programs that celebrate and recognise the continuity of Culture and the important contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made, and continue to make, to the Arts, education, community, and Country.

To her curatorial practice, Virginia brings her commitment and deep respect for First Nations practices and protocols. She is passionate about making contemporary arts and culture accessible to broad audiences together with a commitment to help drive change through innovative and culturally safe arts and culture programs. She holds a Doctorate (PhD - Medallist) from the University of Wollongong, along with a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA - Distinction), and a Bachelor of Arts (BA - Class 1 Honours).

Virginia holds the position of Arts and Dementia Coordinator for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia, and is a member of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group.

MakerDr. Keft, Virginia

Maker RoleArtist

Date Made2022

Medium and MaterialsTextiles, weaving, found object

Place MadeOceania, Australia

TechniqueWoven

Measurements1320 h x 1170 w x 30 d mm

Named CollectionBlacktown City Art Collection

Credit Line©Dr Virginia Keft
Acquired 2022, 'Blacktown Proper Way - Us Women: Us Men' exhibition, The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre
Blacktown City Art Collection

Object TypeWeaving

Object numberBCC KET 001

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