MONIQUE BURKHEAD | ‘Clay + Weave (3)’ | Raku glazed + fired ceramic / Raffia weaving / Emu + cassowary feathersCLAY + 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

such as identifying the tides which bring fish

among other things

DANIE SAVAGE | 'Reconciliation/Identity (State III)' | 2023 | Monprint on BFK Rives paper |114 (h) x 78 (w) cm | State III

ARTIZ | 'Metal Wrap Ring' | Oxidised Bronze

On close inspection

we begin to expand our understanding

Bentinck Island / Mornington Island

were married at Normanton on February 10th 1906

Born in Canberra

MAHARLINA GOROSPE-LOCKIE | 'Sedimentation #4' | 2025 | Acrylic on board | 20 (h) x 20 (w) cm

interviews with key family and friends of the artist and exhibition essay by curator Russell Milledge

such as Ubar or Wongai (native plum)