Hammer head shark often hunts alone during the day for its next meal. I created the shark to blend in with the coral reef beneath, to indicate its stealthy prowess. I ultimately decided to create 2 paintings to emphasise the shark being ‘alone’ as there isn’t any other wild life activity.
Art Center Notes:
This artwork is a Mix medium Painting on Canvas using Medium Gloss, Posca Pens, acrylic paint and black pastels.
Image Size: 60 x 60cm
Name: Nathan Dowling
Community: Kubin
Biography:
Nathan Arthur David Dowling is a proud Kwagal lagaw ya man who's currently residing in Kubin Village, Moa Island, Torres Strait Island. Dowling began his journey creating art when he was very little and from this early start he has continued to develop his unique skill and practice.
Nathan Dowling had accomplished many feats including graduating from Cairns campus James Cook University in 2019 studying Creative Arts and Media, whilst also studying a Diploma in Community Services, Leadership and Disability Support. Dowling thrives in helping others. He believes its is a way to express his undying love for the community as he was taught by his time within the Torres Strait Islands.
2021 Nathan Dowling travelled to The Sunshine Coast where he expanded his artistic skills and expertise experimenting amongst the local Aboriginal people residing there and worked on a Yacht where Indigenous people can express their culture through 2 hour cruises through the Mooloolaba Canals. That is where Dowling refined his art practices and eventually starting selling art pieces with Saltwater Eco Tours.
In 2025 Nathan Dowling has returned to Kubin Village to connect with the community and to develop his creative practice.
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