Platypus is also called duckling a small amphibious Australian Mammal noted, for its odd combination of primitive features, and special adaptations . They are common in the waterways of Eastern Australia ,they generally feed on bottom dwelling invertebrates.also occasional crays ,fish and insects..
This shy creature forages most actively from dusk to dawn ,sheltering during the day in burrows ..
Name: Laurel Robinson
Biography:
My name is laurel Briggs Robinson i was born in Mooroopna Victoria ,,and i am a proud Yorta Yorta - Wurunjeri woman .i grew up in Shepparton ,where i attended school up until ,my teen years ..I joined Kaiela Arts gallery , and i then realized my hidden feelings i had in art and the memories of my childhood ..i do love working with the other elders and exchanging stories , i think its important , we pass our stories onto the younger generations
i went to Melbourne and worked as a telephonist, then went to Sydney NSW and work for the Aboriginal medical service for 40 years then returned home to Shepparton ..
Sitting with my Uncle This painting is about me and my uncle sitting around talking and him passing down knowledge about painting and different techniques he used. This painting is important to me because my Read more…
Spirits of my Ancestors This painting is about my ancestors who protect the bush, rivers and sea, showing the spirit of the land (Emu), spirit of the sea (Fish) and spirit or the rivers (Turtle). Read more…
