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Devil’s darning needle

Dragonfly varies across cultures but generally symbolises transformation, change, new beginnings and living life to the fullest. Due to their life cycle emerging from water to fly in the air they represent metamorphosis and adaptability. other meaning include good lick, joy, maturity and adaptability.  

Art Centre notes:

Image size: 15 x 21cm

Paper size: 27 x 39cm

The artwork is a Collagraph, printed on  Hahnamule paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). The textures in the work are drawn from a range of natural fibres, plants and other surfaces.

Categories: Moa Arts

Name: Percy Maitie

Language: Creole

Community: Kubin

Biography:

From Queensland Torres Straight, I was born on Thursday Island and raised on Kubin Moa Island. 

Torres Strait is also known Zenadh Kes, is a strait between Australia and the Melanesian Island of the New Guinea.

Growing up on Kubin, I learnt that tradition and culture is our way of life and always respect our elders. I enjoy island dancing, fishing and hunting. English is not my first language i speak creole with the understanding of different languages spoken at home, both my parents speaks fluent language of Mother (KLY) and Father (KKY). 

My Father is from Boigu Island Moegi Bui (kadal) Goeruge tribe. My Mother is from Moa Island (Argun/Wakaid & Italgau Tribe. I am the 3rd youngest sibling of 8 children.

My primary schooling was at Kubin State School, Secondary schooling was at Mount Saint Bernards Collage Herberton in the tablelands where i graduated at the end of year 12. 

When is comes to art I like to create artwork about the ocean and reefs also the creatures that lives among us in the sea. Island Landscape and sunset to sunrise.

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