So this is about the blue tree. When you go along the highway and you got all them blue trees. It represents our children who we lose to suicide. We’re trying to teach them about the blue tree and trying to save their lives.
Up the top are the stars that shine from heaven. We have the body down here and the spirit goes up to heaven.
Keep the kids thinking “What’s that tree about?”
Its about suicide, so they know about it and stop doing it.
Name: Shirley Anne Jilarndi Malo
Language: Gooniyandi
Community: Muludja
Biography:
My name is Shirley Anne Malo.
I'm a Gooniyandi and Bunuba woman. I was born in Derby Regional Hospital and grew up in Fossil Downs Station which is my Grandfather and Father's country.
Now I live in Fitzroy Crossing with my 3 kids and 4 granddaughters.
I paint about my country from my old people.
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