Port was created in 1995 for the Phillip Street vitrine windows of the Museum of Sydney. The title of the work refers to the role Sydney has played in opening the Pacific to global commerce and cultural exploration. Modelled on a Maori kete, this basket and panels are woven from posters carrying images of gifted Aboriginal topographer and translator Baloderee and a European topographic map of early Sydney.

Fiona MacDonald, Artist. Australia.

Port, 1995. Detail. Basket in glass case. Woven photo-offset printed posters. 50 h x 120 w x 40 d cm

Fiona MacDonald, Artist. Australia.

Port, 1995. Installation view Phillip Street facade of the Museum of Sydney

Fiona MacDonald, Artist. Australia.

Port, 1995. Installation view Phillip Street facade of the Museum of Sydney

Fiona MacDonald, Artist. Australia.

Port, 1995. Installation view Phillip Street facade of the Museum of Sydney

Fiona MacDonald, Artist. Australia.

Port, 1995. Detail. Basket in glass case with two framed panels. Woven photo-offset printed posters. 2 x 50 x 120 cm panels and case 50 h x 120 w x 40 d cm

Installation photographs: Martin van den Wal