Mekay in my language means Almond leaf we have lots of Mekay leaf tree on Kubin. Some of the elders eat the fruit from the leaf when it’s ripe.
Art Centre notes:
The artwork is a monotype, printed on BFK Rives paper. (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).
Paper size: 76 x 56cm
Artist: Tahmana Misick
Printer: Dian Darmansjah
Printed: Moa Arts, 2021
Name: Tahmana Misick
Community: Kubin
Biography:
my name is Tahmana Misick, I'm 19 years old and I reside here at Kubin Village on Moa Island. I'm employed here at Ngalmun Lagau Minaral Arts (Moa Arts) holding a gallery assistant position as well as practising and doing artworks as an emerging artist. My hobbies include going out fishing, spending time with my family, cooking and doing art. The influence on my artworks are based on my childhood from different island foods, plants and traditions, One of my other interests is photography i really like doing camera work and exploring different sceneries through different lenses which i enjoy very much
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Lamp Shade Art Centre notes: The Lamp Shade is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute with steel frame. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour Read more…
Lamp Shade Art Centre notes: The Lamp Shade is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute with steel frame. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour Read more…