The relevance of traditional art forms applied to contemporary urban context

Traditional weaving as in the Ngarrindjeri tradition and cross hatching (rark) is as relevant today as it has been for thousands of years. I feel strongly that the traditional knowledge and methods, of producing art and objects that are brought forward and used in contemporary culture has a long,  historical precedence, referencing previous styles and practices in art, brings rich layers of meaning and connection to the past. These traditional methods and practices change and adapt to new technologies and culture. In many ways this reflects Lin Onus's work 'Dingoes',  which as a species has had to adapt and change to survive and prosper.