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Published by on March 26, 2024

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Modern times has shown that plastic bags are detrimental to the environment and may often be mistaken for jellyfish, which are a food source for marine predators such as the Waru (Green-Sea Turtle).

The Waru can be found throughout the waters of Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait Islands) and has been a part of our peoples diet for thousands of years and it is important why we should look after our environment, for the sustainability of our people and our future generations.

This artwork also serves as an analogy for us to be mindful of what we consume both physically and mentally but importantly in a spiritual state if we are to live a fruitful and productive life.

Art Centre notes:

Art Centre notes: The artwork is a unique state print, or monotype, printed on Belgian linen. Signed by the artist on the reverse.

Artist: Solomon Booth

Printer: Dian Darmansjah

Printed at Northsite Print Studio, Cairns Sept 2023

Categories: Moa Arts

Name: Solomon Booth

Language: Kala Lagaw Ya, Creole

Community: Kubin

Biography:

Solomon resides in his motherland of Kubin Village on Moa Island in the beautiful Torres Strait, located between mainland Australia and Papua New Guinea. He has lived here since he was 15 years old.

Solomon spent his early years in Darwin in the Northern Territory. As a child he had a fascination with art and drawing. Solomon finished his schooling in Townsville Queensland.

In 2000, renowned artist Dennis Nona asked Solomon to join the Mualgal Minarral Artist Collective. The collective later evolved into the Moa Arts - Ngalmun Lagau Minaral Art Centre.

Solomon has completed the ATSI Visual ARTS Certificate and Cert IV Training and Assessment.

He was the founding Committee member for the Moa Arts - Ngalmun Lagau Minaral Art Centre, a role he takes seriously and with great pride and purpose. “This is a most exciting time in my career” he says.

Solomon states: “Inspired by the beautiful surroundings of my island home my works draw upon Torres Strait and Melanesian influences."

“Our ancestors were master craftsmen creating ceremonial and other utilitarian objects from wood. This is why I find Linocut ideal, because it has a sense of displaying one’s articulate style of carving."

“A lot of my works are influenced by my people's lifestyle - from the days of my ancestors to the modern world we are living in today. My ancestors did rock art paintings to tell their stories of their times, which is an inspiration for me to do the same, using modern materials.”

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