Wadawurrung Warrior by Piper Gilson 2026 reflects on the great power of masculinity and strength of an ancestor. This piece explores the profound influence of ancestral presence and a tribute to the wisdom, leadership, and enduring spirit.
Combining hand-stitched techniques of yarn with acrylic paint on canvas to create richly layered art that blurs the boundaries between painting and textile art.
This unique visual creates a piece that invites viewers to engage with the physicality of the artwork while honouring the enduring power and cultural legacy of an ancestor. In this piece and other work, hand stitched yarn represents country.
