In State Library of Queensland’s newest major exhibition Art of the Skins, more than 120 Aboriginal community members have converged to create contemporary community works, and reignite an Indigenous possum skin cloak making technique – last known to be active around 150 years ago.

Contributors include internationally renowned Aboriginal artists, Elders, children, families and community leaders with ties to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.

This is one of the largest resurgence projects of its kind in the country with six intricately decorated and meticulously stitched together cloaks forming the cornerstone of the exhibition. The supporting content reveals rich stories about Indigenous communities, past and present.