MONIQUE BURKHEAD | ‘Clay + Weave (4)’ | Raku glazed + fired ceramic / Raffia weaving / Emu + cassowary feathers Time My sons often come home

My sons often come home sharing images of their day at sea filmed on a gopro

Courtesy of the artist and Onespace Gallery

When old May died the other Bentenck artists asked me to come and join their group and paint at the Art Centre

Butchulla and Gurang Gurang clans

north-west of Cardwell

MONIQUE BURKHEAD | ‘Clay + Weave (4)’ | Raku glazed + fired ceramic / Raffia weaving / Emu + cassowary feathers Time My sons often come homeCLAY + WEAVE Artist Statement NorthSite Cairns By Monique Burkhead "My work explores the relationship between earth and fibre, bringing together ceramics and weaving two ancient crafts that speak of humanitys deep connection to nature. Inspired by the textures of seed pods, bark, and plant life, each vessel reflects the raw beauty of the natural world. The clay forms hold a sense of grounding and quiet strength, while the woven fibres flow with