A series of portraits is displayed at the Aboriginal Community Garden at Narwan Village in Armidale, NSW. The intention behind the portraiture was to showcase the traditional understanding of matriarchal power within Anaiwan society. The project's success was predicated on process and protocol. The work of identifying the matriarchs and then inviting them to be a part of the series was just as important as the exhibition itself. It was integral that the identification of matriarchs was a collective decision made by community elders and knowledge holders. Additionally, it was important to invite them by official invitation and to cook for them as a sign of respect and hospitality.