26 May 2026
This article was written by Sam Burt and originally published by The University of Melbourne's Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.
A new art installation highlighting the creative voices of Indigenous student artists from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music will open this week at Melbourne Connect.
Wilin Connect will showcase the work of Indigenous artists Alice Attwood, Anathema, E Salmon and Violet Gala. Large-scale, high-resolution images of their work will be on display in the ‘Superfloor’ mezzanine level of the Melbourne Connect building.
All four participating artists are current students at the Victorian College of the Arts and were engaged for the project as commissioned artists, giving them valuable commercial experience.
Running for its second year in 2026, the project is a collaboration between the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development, Melbourne Connect, and Lendlease. The installation will open on Thursday 28 May to mark the beginning of National Reconciliation Week.
Artist Alice Attwood, who collaborated with Anathema on one of the artworks displayed in the installation, said: “It means a lot for both of us to have our collaborative art piece shown that displays our connection to our Country, stories, and others.”
Tiriki Onus, Head of the Wilin Centre and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), said: “We are delighted to celebrate the work of these four students, and to amplify their creative vision in way that also honours connection and community. We invite people to come and explore the installations and discover each artist’s story.”
The installation is open to the public, with the works on display at Melbourne Connect until 11 September 2026.
Spirit: Night and Sea, Alice Attwood (weaving), Anathema (weaving) and Emma Salmon (model), 2025. Image credit: Christo Crocker.
