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<div>Hi, my name is Jelina Haines, and I am Aunty Ellen Trevorrow. We seek the support of friends, colleagues, and family to complete the <strong>FIRST STAGE</strong> of the '<em>2025 JamFactory ICON: Aunty Ellen Trevorrow—Weaving Through Time</em>' project.
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<div><strong>Project Description </strong>
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<div>The <em>JamFactory ICON: Aunty Ellen Trevorrow - Weaving Through Time</em> commemorates the remarkable life of Aunty Ellen Trevorrow, a respected Ngarrindjeri Elder with over forty years of dedicated work in preserving the art of Ngarrindjeri weaving. Aunty Ellen's exceptional weaving skills and storytelling testify to her people's cultural wealth and resourcefulness. Through weaving, she upholds the Ngarrindjeri tradition while highlighting the significance of environmental stewardship. Each reed she used and weaved is a homage to Aunty Dorothy Kartinyeri (nee Gollan), who imparted the knowledge of weaving to her at a workshop in Meningie.
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<div><strong>Celebrating and paying tribute to the enduring legacy of an icon</strong>
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<div>In collaboration with Jamfactory, who initiated and manages the ICON project, we will showcase Aunty Ellen's evolution from creating traditional pieces like baskets and fish traps to her latest foray into large-scale sculptures and wearable art. This exhibition is a rare opportunity for enthusiasts of Aunty Ellen's work to witness the climatic point of her career as she intends to slow down, making it possible that this may be the last collaboration between Aunty Ellen and Jelina after 21 years. The exhibition is a documentation of the lifetime impact of Aunty Ellen's work, both locally, nationally and internationally, providing an appreciation of the cultural significance of her work and leadership.
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<div>Kondoli: Keeper of Fire - woven sculpture is now permanently displayed at the South Australian Museum.
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<div><strong>Weaving through time...</strong>
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<div>The forthcoming exhibition will feature the collaborative endeavours of two highly skilled artists, Aunty Ellen and Dr Jelina Haines (Filipino-born Australian). Aunty Ellen is a master of Ngarrindjeri weaving techniques. Concurrently, Jelina has been mentored and taught by Aunty Ellen and dedicated 21 years of her life working alongside Aunty Ellen at Camp Coorong as a visual art designer, cultural weaver and academic, overseeing 5 major projects, 52 minor programs and 3 international projects from 2004 to 2023. Her cumulative voluntary contributions to Ngarrindjeri projects at Camp Coorong amount to an impressive 16,112 hours. Together, they will present a unique combination of weaving, textile and fibre wearable art and never-before-seen works, emphasizing cross-cultural and mutual shared learning practices. Their collective oeuvre will offer a visually captivating, innovative, and intellectually stimulating experience that underscores the potency of artistic synergy and cross-cultural collaboration. The exhibition presents an exceptional opportunity for aficionados of art to behold a splendid and thought-provoking wearable art exhibition, inspiring creativity, innovation, resilience, and tenacity while promoting social inclusion and cultural diversity.
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<div>As First Nations Engagement Coordinator and Assistant Curator, Carly Tarkari Dodd will curate the <em>2025 JamFactory Icon Project: Aunty Ellen Trevorrow: Weaving Through Time</em> at JamFactory and organize touring exhibitions.
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<div>Your support will be used to implement the <strong>FIRST STAGE</strong> of the Icon Project.
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<div><strong>First Stage Expenses (March to June) </strong>
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<div>Your support will allow Aunty Ellen and me to create the design ideas, source &amp; purchase the materials, and travel. food and accommodation allowance.
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<div>1. Artist Fees (Aunty Ellen and Jelina) = $3,000.00
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<div>2. Materials (Textile, wool and fabric paints) = $ 2,500.00
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<div>3. Pickers (family members who are picking the weaving rushes
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<div>for us) = $2,000.00
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<div>4. Travel Allowance (Petrol, Food, accommodation) = $ 2,500.00
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<div><strong>Total: $10,000.00 </strong>
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<div><strong>Why Donate?</strong>
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<li><em>Preserve Ngarrindjeri Culture: </em>This exhibition will showcase the beauty and significance of Ngarrindjeri traditions, ensuring their cultural heritage legacy lives on.
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<li><em>Honour Aunty Ellen's Legacy</em> <em>and contribution across the industry. </em>Let's celebrate Aunty Ellen's exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to her craft, inspiring future generations of weavers.
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<li><em>Highlight a Unique Collaboration: </em>Witness the power of artistic exchange as Aunty Ellen's mastery blends with Dr. Jelina Haine's 21 years of collaborative weaving, textile design, and institutional support of JamFactory.
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<li><em>Educate and Inspire: </em>This exhibition will be a valuable learning experience for all, fostering cultural understanding and appreciation.
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<li><em>Create a Lasting Impact: </em>Your contribution will help document this unique artistic journey for future generations.
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<div><strong>Your Donation Makes a Difference!</strong>
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<div>Funds will directly support:
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<li>Bringing Aunty Ellen's exquisite artworks to life in a captivating exhibition.
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<li>Weaving workshops that will deepen public understanding of Ngarrindjeri culture and traditions.
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<li>This is an artistic documentation of Aunty Ellen's creative legacy and her 21 years of collaboration with Jelina, with the support of family and many friends across the industry.
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<li>Showcasing the beauty and significance of Ngarrindjeri weaving traditions both in traditional and contemporary ways.
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<div>Please help us, and thank you in advance. Your support, no matter how small, will significantly contribute to the first stage of the <em>JamFactory Icon Project: Aunty Ellen Trevorrow: Weaving Through Time</em> project.
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<div>Sincerely,
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<div>Aunty Ellen and Jelina
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