Esme Timbery and Marilyn Russell
Join celebrated Bidjigal artist and Elder Esme Timbery and her daughter Marilyn Russell (Bidjigal) as they demonstrate shell work.
Saturday at 2:30pm, Sunday at 11am
Esme Timbery comes from the Aboriginal community of La Perouse in Sydney. The Timbery family are from the Bidjigal clan of the Eora nation and have
always been an important part of Sydney’s cultural life. Esme’s great-grandmother was ‘Queen’ Emma Timbery, an important community leader and artist,
and today Esme continues the shell-work tradition of her great-grandmother. Aunty Esme’s shell work has been exhibited around Australia and is held
in the National Museum of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia.
When
Saturday at 2:30pm, Sunday at 11am
Where
Public Program Marquee, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Admission
Free
See Also
Artist Demonstration
Join Dharug and Gundungurra Elder Greg Simms for a demonstration of his traditional carving practice.
24-25 September 2016, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Artist Demonstration
Join Aboriginal artists from the Hands On Weavers group from Wagga Wagga as they demonstrate weaving and talk about their traditional practice.
1-3 October 2016, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Lunchtime Talk
Dr Peter Yanada McKenzie (Eora/ Anaiwan) relates the history of the local Aboriginal community of La Perouse, including ongoing cultural practices.
28 September 2016, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
