Name: Amy Briggs
Biography:
Amy Briggs was born in Mooroopna and is a proud Yorta-Yorta woman. She is proud Mother and Grandmother and grew up on the Dungala at Cummeragunja and now lives most in Shepparton. Amy say’s ‘As an artist, I love the amazing and inspiring journey with our group of elders, coming together and working on our art and telling our stories. The gallery is a place of learning, healing and hope.
‘Lands’ This small artwork represents the lands and waters that make up our country. The colourful textured background symbolises the imperfections in nature, but despite its imperfections it is still beautiful.
Hand Carved Clapsticks #5 These clapsticks have been hand carved out of river red gum collected on Yorta Yorta Country. Traditionally clapsticks have been used as part of our ceremonies and corroborees.