Hedley Brian, Merlemerle (Butterfly) Hands-on gardening is a perfect

Hands-on gardening is a perfect way for children to get outside in the fresh air and get their hands dirty

interviewed by AINSLIE TEMPLETON

She had probably learnt coil basketry from Aboriginal people in the south-east of Australia

or spoken about airing it

She speaks not of fighting back but of standing her ground against colonialism in academia

Hedley Brian, Merlemerle (Butterfly) Hands-on gardening is a perfectArtist: Hedley Brian Title: Merlemerle (Butterfly) Year: 2024 Materials: Carved Wooden Sculpture with ochre pigment Size: 300mm x 270mm x 130mm Hedley Brian is the younger brother of acclaimed senior artist Lena Yarinkura. He works across many areas in the community including as a community development supervisor. Hedleys homeland is around the Ankabarrbirri outstation and his clan, Bununggu. Hedleys art is playful, experimental and has a great sense