This necklace depict the ring currents that runs around bonau areas at our home reef.
Art Centre notes:
The necklace is made of natural raffia and sea cord.
It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method.
The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Size of pendant: 8 x 7cm
Length of strap: 26cm
Name: Loretta Glanville
Language: English, Kala Lagaw Ya
Community: Kubin
Biography:
I grew up in the Torres Strait. I am from a cultural background where my parents taught me about the local knowledge of the land. I have leaved on Kubin, Moa Island during my childhood and I'm from a family of 10. I would like to tell a particular stories and make a small film on my knowledge of Gelam, Seek, Yalbuz, Kara may and Murarath. haven't been any previous exhibitions or prizes but I would like to enter those compitetion once I kickstart this part of my career in Art.
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Malu Thumayawaik The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed Read more…
Malu Thumayawaik The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed Read more…