Скачать или смотреть From archives to art: Awakening cultural practices with Maree Clarke - kangaroo necklaces

On Friday 3 October 2025, renowned artist Maree Clarke paid a visit to the Victorian Archives Centre (VAC) for an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, cultural revival, and creative insight. A Yorta Yorta/Wamba Wamba/Mutti Mutti/Boonwurrung woman, Maree, who grew up in North West Victoria, has spent over three decades weaving together history, memory, and art in Melbourne. Her practice is deeply rooted in research – drawing from cultural artefacts and history to reawaken cultural traditions that have long been dormant.

Maree started her artistic journey in Mildura with jewellery. She would paint on wood to create contemporary brooches and earrings. Historical research into museum collections and photographs soon led to her interest in kangaroo tooth necklaces.