Celebrating First Nations art, culture and story-telling through artist collaborations

Established in Naarm (Melbourne) in 2015 by two non-Indigenous art curators, Willie Weston is the first and only textile brand working exclusively with Australian First Nations artists to create textiles, wallpapers and other products for commercial interiors. Sourcing sophisticated and diverse artworks from First Nations artists across Australia, we delicately translate these works into contemporary designs. Learn more about the artists we work with here.

With a focus on high performance products for commercial, government and education settings, Willie Weston offers indoor, outdoor, healthcare and drapery fabrics, as well as vinyl wallcoverings, able to withstand the toughest environments. We also service the residential interior market, with soft linens for drapery and upholstery, and beautiful matte wallpapers. In addition, through carefully selected partnerships, Willie Weston extends markets for artists’ work into aligned sectors, such as acoustics and flooring.

Co-Founders Jessica and Laetitia met in 2005 whilst completing their Masters in Art Curatorship and led varied careers in the arts prior to starting Willie Weston. Jessica specialised in First Nations art, working with First Nations arts organisations in the Northern Territory, at the University of Melbourne and conducting research as part of a six-year study on the First Nations art sector. Laetitia worked with a range of arts organisations, including Heide Museum of Modern Art and as co-director of the Melbourne Art Fair. With a deep knowledge of art and ethical partnerships with artists, they were determined to create a mechanism through which they could champion First Nations artists, facilitate commercial opportunities for their work, and begin to remedy the glaring absence of First Nations design in our built environments. More about our model can be found on the Ethics page.

Working with architects, designers, and private clients across the world, Willie Weston leads the charge in integrating First Nations art, design and storytelling into commercial interiors through fabrics and wallcoverings.

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