These pieces of driftwood were collected by the artist, on country, at the local beach, Weary Bay.
Each one is hand painted and reflects the artists culture and stories, which makes each one unique and individual.
Name: Lucille Matheson
Language: Kuku Yalanji
Community: Wujal Wujal
Biography:
I am from two clan groups, Kuku Yalanji on my fathers side and my mothers side is from Kuku Nyungkul - Shiptons Flat.
My mother used to tell us all about her stories from her country, my father still tells stories about his country around the Buru area.
I am from the Wujal Wujal area.
My paintings represent the stories told to me by my mother and father.
Bulbuji I’m Kuku-Yalanji woman. My mum is from Wujal Wujal and my dad is from Laura, Chillagoe and Cooktown. For us Bama (Kuku-Yalanji people), we can’t touch bulbuji or wurarr-wurarr. They are sacred. Bulbuji start Read more…
Dikal, Bird There are many Dikal’s living on our bubu, country. I love camping with my families, anywhere, down the beach or at the river and listening to the Dikal’s singing.
Kababina & Kunjuri I am a Nyungul woman. My art depicts cultural, historical and contemporary stories from my bubu (Country) located in the Helensvale and Shipton’s Flat areas in Far North Queensland. I wanted to Read more…