Star rising for Quandamooka artist who defies categorisation
She’s generating a buzz overseas, but Australia’s NATSIAA awards are still the true gauge of success, says hotly tipped finalist Elisa Jane Carmichael.
Elisa Jane Carmichael in front of her work: “Dabiyil wunjayi” (water today), 2020. Cyanotype on cotton. Courtesy of Onespace Gallery.
Rhett Hammerton
Elisa Jane Carmichael was “completely amazed” when she learnt last week that the British Museum had acquired six of her woven works for its collection.
But others are less surprised that the Quandamooka woman and finalist in the 2021 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) is gaining recognition overseas.
Dan F StapletonJournalistDan F. Stapleton writes on style, travel and more. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Australian Financial Review, Condé Nast Traveller and others. He is based in Sydney.
