Aunty Marilyn Russell, Light blue shellwork slippers and made mostly from pandanus

and made mostly from pandanus fibre that is dyed with natural pigments

melding symbols that evoke nostalgia with a traditional craft application and common decorative tropes

but gives it another shell that sits on the outside and makes it strong

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Aunty Marilyn Russell, Light blue shellwork slippers and made mostly from pandanusArtist: Aunty Marilyn Russell Title: Light blue shellwork slippers Materials: Shells, glue, velvet, cardboard & glitter Sizes vary: Approx 130mm long x 70mm wide x 44mm high 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.