Palawa means flower in KLY, it’s the beauty that identifies our culture.
Art Centre notes:
The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper
(100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).
Artist: Gertie Tomsana
Printer: Dian Darmansjah
Printed: Moa Arts, February 2024.
Name: Gertie Tomsana
Language: Creole, Kala Kawaw Ya
Community: Kubin
Biography:
My name is Gertie Tomsana, I grew up in a very sensitive cultural environment practising traditional dancing and singing at Kubin. I also learnt gardening.
I came to Kubin at the age of 4, I've lived and raised and had family living in Kubin for more than 50 years.
Lamp Shades Art Centre notes: The Lamp Shade is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute with steel frame. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour Read more…
Lamp Shade Art Centre notes: The Lamp Shade is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute with steel frame. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour Read more…
Lamp Shade Art Centre notes: The Lamp Shade is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute with steel frame. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour Read more…