This exhibition explores the material history of fabrics tied to Aboriginal Missions, highlighting how textiles such as linen and cotton were imposed upon Aboriginal peoples by missionaries as a tool of oppression. The stark white linen evokes my Dad's memories of wearing freshly ironed shirts in preparation for inspections by welfare representatives, who would search for any excuse to remove children from their homes. These white linen shirts and grey shorts were meant to present the children as clean and tidy. The woven vessels, shaped to resemble the human form, symbolise the displaced individuals.