Dali Dyalgala Meeting Places 1 Floor Cushion by Penny Evans

A generously sized floor cushion designed for relaxed, flexible seating in the home. Upholstered in linen with leather detailing, the Shield cushion combines comfort with a refined, tactile finish This piece features artwork by Gomeroi artist Penny Evans, whose practice spans ceramics, mixed media and textiles. The design forms part of Koskela’s Dali Dyalgala fabric range—a collaboration with First Nations artists across Australia. Dimensions: 85cm x 85cm Key Features: Dimensions: 850mm × 850mm Materials: Linen with leather detailing Insert included: Feather/fibre fill Made in Australia Artist Statement: "My individual identity & identities as a broader issue for all people living here, and particularly those of us connected here prior to and from the time of first contact, are of great interest to me. My work is an homage to my grandfather, great grandmother and their individual life struggles as Aborigines in a climate of virulent racism in Australia. My art practice is healing and my work is often a mapping of my personal psychological and spiritual development." - Penny Evans Dali Dyalgala is a special fabric range collaboration between Koskela and First Nations artists. Spanning the Tiwi Islands, Northern Rivers and Northern Territory, this project truly highlights the adaptability, breadth and depth of artistic expression in the First Nations design industry. Dali dyalgala is a Darug phrase meaning to embrace. A fitting reflection of the coming together of six female artists across the country from various language groups and cultures. The choice to use Darug language ties the project back to Koskela as we pay respects and acknowledge our local language of the Eora people. Dali dyalgala is a gesture of reconciliation, to embrace one another and work together to make positive change. Koskela licensed the artworks directly from the artists and art centres to develop a range of unique colourways for each. Dali dyalgala presents a new opportunity to create income streams for First Nations artists and is an exciting addition to Koskela’s fabric range. Read the Journal