Leather & Ceramic
Name: Irene Golden - Hamlyn
Biography:
Irene is a proud Bangerang woman, from a long line of strong Bangerang women. She began making jewellery twenty years ago when she says the instinct just came to her. She explains it as inherited knowledge from her ancestors and feels it’s a direct connection to her culture. Irene tries to barter for her seeds as often as possible, trading jewellery for supplies is a direct connection to the traditional system used by Indigenous people. She makes bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces, often attending markets to sell her pieces.
Sitting with my Uncle This painting is about me and my uncle sitting around talking and him passing down knowledge about painting and different techniques he used. This painting is important to me because my Read more…
Spirits of my Ancestors This painting is about my ancestors who protect the bush, rivers and sea, showing the spirit of the land (Emu), spirit of the sea (Fish) and spirit or the rivers (Turtle). Read more…
