Flower Basket
This print us about when collecting flowers during a certain event for decorations we would fill the baskets with flowers and gather them for decorations at any ailan feasting, celebration or party
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Flower Basket
This print us about when collecting flowers during a certain event for decorations we would fill the baskets with flowers and gather them for decorations at any ailan feasting, celebration or party
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Flower Basket
This print us about when collecting flowers during a certain event for decorations we would fill the baskets with flowers and gather them for decorations at any ailan feasting, celebration or party
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Dhungal
The Dhungal (Dugong) can be found throughout the waters of zenith kms (Torres straits)
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Dhungal
The Dhungal (Dugong) can be found throughout the waters of zenith kms (Torres straits)
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NAIDOC- Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.
The enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture with fire a symbol of connection to Country and to each other. Gathering to celebrate culture to pass knowledge down to the younger ones staying Blak, Loud & Proud reaching out to community and staying in touch with culture always.
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Constellation (Duta)
A comet shower with a Constellation (Duta) in the centre.
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Bulrush (Bithin)
Bush medicine, crushed into a paste and applied on wounds to help fight infection.
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Summer- Dry Country Summer (Wanala)Dry/Very (Dhangan) Country (woka)
Camp area with family, Hills on dry country.
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Theradhayaw Sabi (Traditional Adoption Lore)
Ceremonies and rituals play a central role in Torres Strait kinship. They mark important life events, such as birth, initiation, and death, and strengthen community bonds. The Torres Strait kinship system assigns roles and responsibilities within the community. This includes obligations related to marriage, child-rearing, and land management. Traditional adoption in the Torres Strait involves a cultural practice where individuals or families within the community formally take on the responsibility of caring for and raising a child who is not their biological offspring. This practice is deeply rooted in Torres Strait Islander culture and has been a way of strengthening family and community bonds. Traditional adoption is guided by cultural protocols and often involves ceremonies to mark the occasion. It’s important to note that this practice is specific to the Torres Strait region and differs from Western adoption systems.
Art Centre notes: The artwork is a unique state print, or monotype, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). The print covers the paper from edge to edge. Signed by the artist on the reverse.
Artist: David Bosun
Printer: Dian Darmansjah
Printed at Northsite Print Studio, Cairns Oct 2023