Blossom represents spring, a new beginning and growth.
Art Centre notes:
The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint/monotype, printed on Hahnamule paper.
(100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).
(The print covers the paper from edge to edge.)
Artist: Helen-Joy Tomsana
Printer: Helen-Joy Tomsana/Fiona Mosby
Printed: Moa Arts Studio, April 2024
Name: Helen-Joy Tomsana
Language: Kala Lagaw Ya, Creole
Community: Kubin
Biography:
I live and grew up on Kubin Village Mua Island in the Torres Strait.
Torres Strait is also known Zenadh Kes, is a strait between Australia and the Melanesian Island of New Guinea.
Through my grandparents I am a descendant of Wakaid and Argun Tribe, I am an eldest sister to 8 siblings. English was not my first language; I grew up speaking creole and living in the environment of my elders who spoke the language of Kala Lagau Ya (KLY).
Growing up on Kubin I was always learning from our elders about cultural practices such as island dancing, singing, hunting, gardening, cooking and way of life. Inspired by our elders one thing most common was Respect.
My hobby and interest are fishing, camping and family time. I love to fishing and go on outings and very much love spending time around Families.
New to art at aged 34 now a mum of 6, inspired to further my skills and develop into art practice from the knowledge of my ancestors to put pen to paper.
A quote I like to remind myself. “Every Artist was first an Amateur”.
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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…