In this special session, Delvene shares insights into her creative practice – from the cultural knowledge and ideas that shape her work, to the materials and processes she explores in the studio.
With her current exhibition, Warrajamba as a starting point, you’ll get a first look at the new collection Delvene is creating for an international runway as part of her residency at Museum of Brisbane.
Settle in with tea and cake, ask questions, and be part of an engaging conversation with one of Queensland’s leading contemporary artists.
MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC.
The Creative Space is proudly supported by Major Partner Brisbane Airport and generously supported by Ian and Cass George, and Holly and John Livingstone.
Warrajamba is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Quandamoooka artist, Delvene Cockatoo-Collins is of the Nunukul and Goenpul (Minjerribah/North Stradbroke Island) and Ngugi of Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) – the people of the sand and sea. Her practice is founded in her rich connection to country, culture and community. Her work is a culmination of stories, culture, heritage and techniques passed down by intergenerational transmission, notably through her mother Evelyn Parkin, and her grandmother Bethel Delaney. Delvene is known for her contemporary textiles, expressing her family’s experiences on Minjerribah – where she lives and works. Her conceptual wearables apply traditional, sustainable mat-making materials and techniques, and the use of clays and pigments found across Quandamooka including the islands and mainland around Moreton Bay. Her ethos of caring for Country is transferred through the beautiful patination she consistently achieves.
