Janbal (Quandong)
Janbal (Quandong) is good bush tucker. We gather the fruit from August to January when they are sweet and soft. The kernel of the fruit is very pretty and we often use it to make body adornments such as necklaces and earrings.
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Janbal (Quandong)
Janbal (Quandong) is good bush tucker. We gather the fruit from August to January when they are sweet and soft. The kernel of the fruit is very pretty and we often use it to make body adornments such as necklaces and earrings.
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Kambi (Flying Fox)
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Kambi (Flying Fox)
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Kambi (Flying Fox)
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Ngawiya (Sea Turtle)
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Bayil (Jungle Perch)
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Kalawan (Goanna)
Kalawan (goanna) is a secret (ceremony) story.
:Kalawan stays in mud surrounded by stone. Kalawan is active during the wet season but may hibernate underground during the yekke time – the colder, drier months of May – August.
When people go into the spear grass country to collect pandanus to make mandjabu (fish trap) and marebu (floor mats) they may encounter Kalawan. People respect his place.”
Janet Kalidjan Marawarr in conversation with Jessica Stalenberg 04.06.25
Common name: Gould’s Sand Monitor.
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Murky water, clean current
This piece represents the murky waters after big storms or rough winds. Once the sky cleans – the sea surrounding coral reefs are barley visible. luckily currents are always clean as they push the murky away from coral reefs, naturally cleaning the surrounding area.
Art Centre notes:
Image size: 76 x 57cm
Paper size: 76 x 57cm
The artwork is a painting, Materials : acrylic and posca paint pen on BFK Rives paper
(100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).
Artist: Nathan Dowling
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Malu Thumayawaik
The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.
Art Centre notes:
This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties.
Paper size; 39 x 28cm
Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025
Print Assistant: BasilHall.