Aunty Marilyn Russell, Shellwork light blue jewellery box Three generations of women from

Three generations of women from Abigail’s family have worked together at the Bábbarra Women’s Centre

and the surrounding environment as a kind of communion or conversation

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Recent projects and exhibitions include ‘Under Five Windows’ curated by Mary Macdougal at Reading Room

Aunty Marilyn Russell, Shellwork light blue jewellery box Three generations of women fromArtist: Marilyn Russell Title: Heart shaped blue shellwork jewellery box Materials: Shells, glue, velvet, cardboard & glitter Sizes vary: Approx 200mm wide x 200mm x 120mm deep Continuing the tradition of shellwork which has been handed down to her from her mother Esme Timbery, Marilyn Russell's work represents her connection to the past and a process of healing. Through these fine art objects, Marilyn keeps Bidjigal women's shellwork tradition alive.