Muthi, 2026

Muthi” – Possum

Possum skin cloaks are sewn together over the life span of an Aboriginal person portraying stories of personal experiences, connection to country and spiritual identity. Im a proud Aboriginal man and also a gay man, may this work be a small part of who I am but adding to larger part of what I will be at the end of my life. My sexuality is such a small part of who I am as a man but it has taught me most about myself. When the last pelt is sewn to my cloak I hope this be the one I’m most proud of.

Keegan Forbes is an emerging Contemporary Aboriginal artist, practicing full time out of his Darlinghurst based studio on Gadigal Coutry in Sydney, NSW.

A proud Kamilaroi man Keegan’s gestured lines, feel almost topographical in his explanation of connection to country. A self taught artist drawing inspiration from his experience growing on Awabakal Country. Keegan enjoys a modern approach to colour and materials merging his cultural identity from upbringing, alongside drawing inspiration from his urban surroundings.