Aunty Marilyn Russell, Shellwork Dark purple jewellery box Working across analogue and digital

Working across analogue and digital mediums

and in Melbourne as part of the solo exhibition Heat / Keep Him My Heart at Swarf gallery

‘Forensic and compelling

Printed by Matty van Roden / split/shift press

T by Alexander Wang black dress

Aunty Marilyn Russell, Shellwork Dark purple jewellery box Working across analogue and digitalArtist: Marilyn Russell Title: Heart shaped red 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.