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Athiew Mariel 4

This print illustrates the shadow of our Totems, that are still with us. The shadow images reflect on our past, that they were once legends in our society before we were discovered. This image also identified us that which tribe we’re from and which clan we represent. Our forefathers use these Totems to guide and protected them, also to hunt gather to survive.

Art Centre notes:

Image size: 56 x 38cm. Paper size: 76 x 56cm. The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).

Categories: Moa Arts

Name: Fred Joe


Language: Kala Lagaw Ya, Kriol


Community: Kubin


Biography:

I come from Koedal, Kurrzi and Dhangal totem through my parents. I live and grew up in Kubin Village on Mua island in the near western cluster. My art work describes the stories told by our ancestors through their dreams, which are passed down by our fore fathers to father to son. This transcripts in our mind, then the stories are put into painting, printing & carving.


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