Greeno: Generations of Cultural Creation and Design
Aunty Lola Greeno and Uncle Rex Greeno are highly respected, recognised and much loved pakana Elders from Lutruwita. Many acknowledge and greatly value their unwavering contribution to their culture and craft. As part of their legacy they have passed on this knowledge and skills to their children and grandchildren, skills passed onto them from their elders. This exhibition of four generations of the Greeno family is a celebration of this enduring story as culture remains fierce, vibrant and relevant to our times.
Uncle Rex Greeno
Aunty Lola Greeno
Aunty Dulcie Greeno
Aunty Valerie Burgess-MacSween
Vanessa Greeno
Dean Greeno
Harrison Greeno
Charlyse Greeno
Sheryden Greeno
Why I make art is not just about art, but a significant cultural practice passed down through many generations of my family, from my great-grandmother to me, and now to my granddaughters and extended family of nieces. My thoughts are that I learnt about collecting shells, getting to know where and when to collect shells. What are the traditional shells, and how are they collected at spring tide when the weather is suitable for collecting?
- Aunty Lola Greeno, 2025