Jo Mellor

My textile artworks reflect environmental challenges in Broken Hill, NSW, using slow stitching and embroidery to emphasise the need for reparation and care of country. By highlighting the losses caused by climate change and mining, I advocate for ongoing consultation and collaborative relationships with Aboriginal communities to address these issues. Guided by Ngiyampaa Elder Aunty Beryl Carmichael, I explore the urgency of environmental stewardship through yarning and deep listening, creating pieces that call for a deeper connection to and management of Country. This textile artwork series is dedicated to Ngiyampaa Elder Aunty Beryl Carmichael who passed away in May 2024.

Degree
Master of Fine Arts (Research)
Email
jomellorart@gmail.com
Website
'Gossan, Junction Mine. Wilyakali Country (1)', 2022. Textile print on linen, hand sewn with wool. Tasmanian oak frame.
'Gossan, Junction Mine. Wilyakali Country (1)', 2022. Textile print on linen, hand sewn with wool. Tasmanian oak frame.

'Gossan, Junction Mine. Wilyakali Country (1)', 2022. Textile print on linen, hand sewn with wool. Tasmanian oak frame.
'Broken Hill Cobalt Project. Wilyakali Country', 2023. Textile print on linen, embroidered cotton thread.

'Broken Hill Cobalt Project. Wilyakali Country', 2023. Textile print on linen, embroidered cotton thread.
'The Broken Hill Cobalt Project, Wilyakali Country. 2', 2024. Digital textile print on linen, embroidered with cotton thread and hand

'The Broken Hill Cobalt Project, Wilyakali Country. 2', 2024. Digital textile print on linen, embroidered with cotton thread and hand
'Rust. Wilyakali Country (orange)', 2024. Digital textile print on linen, hand sewn with wool and embroidered with

'Rust. Wilyakali Country (orange)', 2024. Digital textile print on linen, hand sewn with wool and embroidered with
'The Broken Hill Cobalt Project, Wilyakali Country', 2024. Digital textile print on linen, embroidered with cotton thread and hand

'The Broken Hill Cobalt Project, Wilyakali Country', 2024. Digital textile print on linen, embroidered with cotton thread and hand