They bear marking and scars—traces of joy and pain etched into their surfaces—reminders that beauty often lies in the tension between strength and fragility
war headdress and body decorations
MUM’A NAI | 'Midi Bling – Salome Within #4' | Upcycled denim and acrylic on canvas with pink cotton embroidery and sterling silver hooks | 4 (d) cm
14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life
His services to the art industry in PNG have been recognised with an awarded with a MBE (Member of British Empire) by the Queen
JUST BEE DESIGNS | ‘Tree Branches’ Pouchlet / Wallet’ | Pure linen / handprinted Yam leaves They bear marking and scars—tracesNicola Bryars Parker is a multidisciplinary Australian artist working with textiles, printmaking, photography, installation, and sound. Grounded in a lifelong love of nature and materiality, her practice was shaped in childhood by her mothers attention to detail and resourcefulness, repurposing her fathers draftsman paper into fabric patterns and drawing pads. Known as Mim Fingers for her curiosity and touch, Nicola often prints onto recycled