'These woven vessels honour the Indigenous lives and cultures lost through systemic oppression and violence. Shaped like standing bodies, they represent those who have been displaced, silenced, and erased by colonisation and ongoing injustices.'
Carly Tarkari Dodd is an artist and curator of Kaurna, Narungga, and Ngarrindjeri descent, known for creating contemporary woven jewellery and sculptures. She was taught traditional weaving by Ngarrindjeri Elder Aunty Ellen Trevorrow at a young age. Dodd’s work explores First Nations activism, cultural resilience, and highlights the contrast of Indigenous experiences with forms of colonial power. Her work has gained noteworthy recognition, with recent features at Australian Fashion Week on the David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway and in Vogue Australia magazine.
In 2018, Dodd was honoured as South Australia’s NAIDOC Young Person of the Year. In 2023, she was a finalist for the inaugural MAKE Award: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design, and in 2024, her impact continues to grow, with a nomination for two National Indigenous Fashion Awards. Carly’s works are held in both public and private collections across Australia, and she has exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria (VIC), Australian Design Centre (NSW), Mars Gallery (VIC), JamFactory (SA) and Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (SA).