Passuwa (Big Clamshell) are mostly found in garth (Low Tide) mostly used to make sokoto or curry clamshell. The shell also can be used to decorate garden beds and create sea gardens. But its mostly used to for decorations around your house yard. Art Centre notes: Image size: 40 x 60 cm, Paper size: 60cm x 80 cm The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).
Name: Louisa Savage
Language: English, Creole
Community: Kubin
Biography:
I was born on Thursday Island but I grew up in Moa Island, Kubin Village. As a child I've learnt certain things in life, traditional work with art. I live on Kubin with my mother and two siblings. I would like to base my painting and drawings on the environment surroundings location of my area which is the landscape of the sea and cultural heritage. I haven't been to any previous exhibitions or art awards but it would be amazing if I attended one in the next upcoming years.
Raffia Bag Art Centre notes: The bag is made of natural raffia / cotton. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thin / thick plaited strap and long tassles underneath. Read more…
Baylau Waku Tharthoeyaypa (marriage from one clan to another) V4 This print depicts marriage from one clan to another. The images depicted in this prints representation when I married and leaving my family behind. The Read more…