Aunty Marilyn Russell, Light blue shellwork slippers Size: 420mm high x 297mm

Size: 420mm high x 297mm wide

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

I'm amazed by it every day

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

Size: 420 x 594mm

Aunty Marilyn Russell, Light blue shellwork slippers Size: 420mm high x 297mmArtist: 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.