ARTIST TALK: The Creatives Behind 'YORGA'

ARTIST TALK - THE CREATIVES BEHIND ‘YORGA’
with Dana Garlet of Paperbark Design Studio, Tara Rees of Euka Floral Design, and Rebecca Anthony of Edie and Ivy Flowers.

Date:  Sunday 11th May 2025
Time:  2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Venue:  The Communinty Hub - outside Subiaco Museum
Tickets:  FREE, but registration is advised to manage capacity

About the event:
‘Yorga’ - meaning ‘woman’ in Noongar language - is a striking floral installation created entirely from Australian native flora, sourced from Country. The piece takes the form of a U and I design, symbolising a woman and her digging stick - powerful representations of the deep connection between women and the land, honouring the Whadjuk women of the Noongar Nation. Just as plants draw strength from their roots, so too do we, guided by the knowledge and wisdom of the women who came before us.

Join visual artist Dana Garlett (Paperbark Design Studio ) alongside floral artists Tara Rees (Euka Floral Design) and Rebecca Anthony (Edie and Ivy Flowers) as they discuss the collaborative process behind ‘Yorga’ and its significance.

The artist talk includes:

• Dana’s Story - Learn about Dana Garlett’s journey as a visual artist and how her work conveys deep cultural narratives.
• Symbolism and Meaning - Gain insight into the significance of ‘Yorga’ in Indigenous culture and the traditions it represents.
• The Creative Process for Yorga - Explore how Tara and Rebecca translated Dana’s artistic vision into a large-scale botanical installation.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from the artists, uncover the rich storytelling woven into the installation, and explore the intersection of art, culture, and floristry.

This event is part of the Subi Blooms x Gather 2025 program.
For more information, follow @seesubiaco and @gather_afloralexhibition on Instagram, or the festival hashtag #SubiBlooms