Carol McGregor: Possum Skin Cloaks
In this webinar, artist Carol McGregor discusses her work over the past few years in making, and reviving the community practice of, possum skin cloaks. She talks about the historical cloak at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and its impact on her work, as well as the intersection of her work with possum skins and the fashion industry. Carol McGregor is an Indigenous Australian artist of Wathaurung and Scottish descent. She holds a Bachelor’s in Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art and Fine Art from the Queensland College of Art, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Philosophy from Griffith University. Her work is held in major public and private collections in Australia. The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is the only museum outside of Australia dedicated to the exhibition and study of Indigenous Australian art. Whether onsite or online, we aim to amplify Indigenous perspectives and foster inspirational cross-cultural experiences to deepen appreciation and understanding of our shared humanity. We believe the most inspiring journeys are personal, immersive, uplifting and enlightening, with twists and turns we can’t predict. We provide platforms for you to chart your own path as you explore our unique collection of art and stories that are embedded with deep historical and cultural significance. We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia and came to exist through the generosity of two prominent American collectors, Edward L. Ruhe and John W. Kluge. To learn more, visit us at kluge-ruhe.org
In this webinar, artist Carol McGregor discusses her work over the past few years in making, and reviving the community practice of, possum skin cloaks. She talks about the historical cloak at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and its impact on her work, as well as the intersection of her work with possum skins and the fashion industry. Carol McGregor is an Indigenous Australian artist of Wathaurung and Scottish descent. She holds a Bachelor’s in Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art and Fine Art from the Queensland College of Art, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Philosophy from Griffith University. Her work is held in major public and private collections in Australia. The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is the only museum outside of Australia dedicated to the exhibition and study of Indigenous Australian art. Whether onsite or online, we aim to amplify Indigenous perspectives and foster inspirational cross-cultural experiences to deepen appreciation and understanding of our shared humanity. We believe the most inspiring journeys are personal, immersive, uplifting and enlightening, with twists and turns we can’t predict. We provide platforms for you to chart your own path as you explore our unique collection of art and stories that are embedded with deep historical and cultural significance. We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia and came to exist through the generosity of two prominent American collectors, Edward L. Ruhe and John W. Kluge. To learn more, visit us at kluge-ruhe.org