Gomeroi artist, Sophie Honess taking part in new First Nations mentorship program

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Proud Gomeroi woman, Sophie Honess, takes part in the Country Road + NGV's First Nations Commissions. Credit: Phillip Castleton

The National Gallery of Victoria and Country Road have teamed up for the first time for a national exhibition pairing up eight emerging First Nations Artists with esteemed mentors.


Sophie Honess, a proud Gomeroi woman, based in Tamworth, New South Wales, has been creating textile art for the past five years as well as taking part in weaving workshops.

Sophie has been paired with Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi artist, Jonathan Jones, who will support and guide Sophie as she creates an artwork reflecting the theme 'My Country' for the exhibition.

In this interview Sophie discusses her involvement in this initiative and what it means to her.

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