Curatorial+Co. presents a new solo exhibition by Gumbaynggir and Bundjalung artist, Charmaine Davis.

Says Davis, "As a proud Aboriginal woman, my relationship with Country is at the heart of my practice. Country is far more than a landscape. It is a living presence that holds the stories, memories, and spirit of my ancestors, my family, and the generations still to come. It is where I find connection, belonging, and identity. When I look across the land, I see these stories woven through it like threads in a tapestry, connecting past, present, and future.

"Tapestry of Country is a reflection on this deep and enduring relationship with place. Through layers of stencil work, I explore what I think of as the DNA of the land; the invisible threads of history, culture, memory, and connection that shape both Country and the people who belong to it. Just as DNA carries the imprint of generations, Country carries the traces of those who have walked it, cared for it, and shared their stories across time.

"Each layer within my work represents experiences, memories, and relationships that continue to shape who we are. The overlapping patterns speak to the diversity of our communities and the many ways our lives intersect with one another and with Country. Together, these layers form a visual language of connection, revealing the complexity and strength of the bonds that unite us.

"I am drawn to the idea of landscapes as a living fabric, constantly evolving through natural processes, human experience, and the passing of time. Every generation leaves its own imprint, adding another thread to the weave. As Aboriginal people, our connection to Country is enduring. It lives within us just as we live within it. Our stories, identities, and relationships are inseparable from the places that sustain and nurture us.

"Through this body of work, I honour the stories held within Country and celebrate the enduring ties that connect us to land, culture, and community. Tapestry of Country is an invitation to pause, reflect, and consider our own place within the landscape, recognising that each of us contributes a thread to its ever-evolving story."