Tondo "Fragile yet Strong"

Judith's journey with weaving began in childhood, sitting beside her grandmother who wove baskets by touch after losing her sight. 

More than 30 years ago, Judith and husband Richard created 'Wild Baskets' - Judith as the weaver and Richard as the 'hunter-gatherer'. Their practice grew from a shared love of native bushland and a passion for repurposing discarded materials. Together, they joined conservation groups, clearing invasive vines and experimenting with incorporating them into their weaving. 

Having learned traditional fibre techniques from a woman with experience in New Guinea, Judith now cultivates many weaving plants in hers and Richard’s Diamond Valley garden. 

Currently studying Visual Arts at TAFE, Judith has discovered a newfound love of clay. By incorporating ceramics into her weaving, she continues to deepen her connection to earth, fibre, creativity, and mental well-being.

 Weaving is a grounding practice that supports my mental wellbeing. I created this woven work on a discarded fan guard, using plant fibres gathered from my garden and the surrounding bushland, with a hand-crafted ceramic centre. The circular form reflects cycles of growth, nurture, harvest, and creation.' Fragile yet Strong' speaks to the quiet power of repair - showing how healing, connection, and beauty can emerge both from nature and from what was once discarded.