Vivian Qiu
Vivian Qiu is a jewellery artist whose practice focuses on reflective design based on cultural identity, healing and symbolism. With her living experience in different countries, she explores her roots and identity through her material research. She makes culturally significant materials for her jewellery and artwork, such as rice fabric, rice clay and soil clay.
Image by Geraldine Lewa
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Posca pens
These animals, painted on the ceiling, represent constellations of stars inspired by Dja Dja Wurrung animal life, including the emu, echidna and long-necked turtle. It also includes animal life that is special to both Dja Dja Wurrung and Boon Wurrung country, including the crow and butterfly. The eel is particularly important to the Boon Wurrung peoples.