MONIQUE BURKHEAD | ‘Clay + Weave (3)’ | Raku glazed + fired ceramic / Raffia weaving / Emu + cassowary feathers Art Guide and the Tim Fairfax Family

and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation

Glen Mackie (Kei Kalak) is from Iama/Yam Island

His solo exhibition Urapun Kai Buai (one big kin) is currently touring Australia and his work focuses on family and cultural protocols and the artist's contemporary life experiences growing up in Zenadh-Kes

except from Essay Introduction

I have watched my Mother's paint and decided to paint as stress relief and I find it relaxing

MONIQUE BURKHEAD | ‘Clay + Weave (3)’ | Raku glazed + fired ceramic / Raffia weaving / Emu + cassowary feathers Art Guide and the Tim Fairfax FamilyCLAY + 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