Name: Tina King
Language: Awabakal
Biography:
Tina King was raised on the Lands of the Wadawurrung people and currently resides on the lands of the Yorta Yorta Nations.
She is influenced by her father's mobs Lands and surrounding waters on which she is now raising her own family, with her extended family, the Elders, Community, Auntys and children.
Tina's art is influenced by her surroundings, the animals, nature and the waterways.
Garngan, walanbang miimi – very strong sister This piece is about what it feels like to be a woman today, especially an Aboriginal woman trying to find her place, stay strong & keep moving forward. Read more…
Boomerang Learning- Knowledge Many years ago, knowledge was passed down to me by teaching me Boomerang throwing in a big open area not far from Baroona. Representing gaining knowledge.
Barmah – Home of the plover The meaning of the word Barmah means Home of the Plover in Yorta Yorta Language and this is what I wanted to represent in this artwork.