Senior weaver, cultural knowledge holder and artist Aunty Marilyne Nicholls hopes her large scale work, front-and-centre on Country, sparks conversations.

Stretched across Bendigo Art Gallery's View Street building in the heart of the central Victorian city and Dja Dja Wurrung Country will be her work, titled Woven.

Aunty Marilyne is a mutli-clan woman with apical ancestor connection to Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Her latest work is set to be translated across the exterior of the Gallery's new building at 'monumental scale'.

The public artwork is a commissioned part of the gallery's redevelopment.

Aunty Marilyne's weaving practice and connection to it stretches back far though generations and community.

"Weaving has always been part of my family's story, and keeping the practice alive is so important to me. I love to see young people develop their passion for it too," Aunty Marilyne said.

"Part of my weaving practice is spending time quietly connecting with Country, especially the waterways where the weaving grasses grow.

"I hope this work inspires conversations amongst people about plant fibres, traditional practice, biodiversity and environmental issues."

DJAARA (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) acting chief executive Cassandra Lewis called Woven's presentation on the facade of the building is an important showcase of local traditional owner culture, and an important commitment made to it.

"Aunty Marilyne is celebrated for her weaving skill and knowledge. It's wonderful that Dja Dja Wurrung cultural practice will continue to be showcased and celebrated through Aunt's weaving for generations to come," Ms Lewis said.

"For Dja Dja Wurrung People, who have often felt invisible on our own Country, this says, 'We are here. This is our culture. We belong.' It's a powerful symbol for us."

DJAARA welcomes genuine commitment to working with Dja Dja Wurrung people by the local gallery, she added.

"This extends to the Gallery's sincere efforts to connect with the pre-colonial cultural history of the site on which the Gallery now stands, and the ongoing representation of Dja Dja Wurrung art, artefacts and stories within the new building," Mr Lewis said.

Aunty Marilyne's practice is one of tradition, kinship and connection often drawing from Country, it's landscapes, waterways and fibres.

Woven is exactly that, reflecting this and the continued history of First Nations art practice passed through to today and future generations.

"We are thrilled to have Aunty Marilyne's work adorning our new building. It brings a beautifully organic and playful quality to the geometry of the View Street architecture, and grounds the building within the surrounding gardens," Bendigo Art Gallery director Jessica Bridgfoot said.

"This landmark public artwork honours women's knowledge on a monumental scale.

"Aunty Marilyne's work provides a powerful link between the past and the future. It resonates strongly with the historic Dja Dja Wurrung cultural belongings which will reside in the new Place of Keeping, just below the View Street façade, and the program of exhibitions featuring vibrant expressions of contemporary First Nations art today."

Gallery redevelopments began this year, with its reopening expected for 2028.

Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly and member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards, Premier Jacinta Allan and Ms Lewis joined Aunty Marilyne for the commission announcement.