Welcome, everyone, to Artbid's live-streamed auction, Golden Threads. Today, we proudly present a stunning collection of 77 artworks from 47 talented Australian contemporary artists. Each piece we share with you is part of a vibrant tapestry, weaving together diverse stories and creative visions. Before we begin, we wish to acknowledge that we are streaming this auction from the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging. It is with great excitement that we welcome you to this special event, and we look forward to sharing these extraordinary works of art with you today. Let the auction begin!