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Baylau Waku Tharthoeyaypa (Marriage from one clan to another).

The choice of a woven piece of dress design to symbolise the interwoven values, teachings, and traditions from your family as a representation in marriage is profound and meaningful concept. Marrying into another clan group can bring together two families and cultures, creating a rich tapestry of shared values while it is important to respect and honour your own tradition and heritage, it is also crucial to embrace and learn about your partner’s background. In transition from one clan to another you leave behind your family embarking on a new journey to be with your husband, the roles and responsibilities as a wife, mother, in-law, daughter in-law. As the in-law the roles and responsibilities that are carried out of loved one the respect is given back when the love one tombstone is celebrated. 

 

Art Centre notes: 

 This woven dress is made of natural raffia and seeds.It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. 

Size of dress:  100 x 50cm

Length of tassels: 20cm

Top Width: 50cm

Bottom Width: 45cm

Categories: Moa Arts

Name: Fiona Mosby

Language: Kala Kawaw Ya

Community: Kubin

Biography:

My name is Fiona Mosby; I am a senior artist and Torres Strait Islander woman and I believe in the importance and value for me as a young woman pertains to the values, beliefs and unique identity that what we share, carry and can impact in the lives of our family, community and who we are as individuals. My speciality major is in printmaking: in monoprints, linocut, etching, and screen-printing. I have also explored and practiced weaving techniques from a young age with my grandmother, which I retell in my art.

As well through my employment working at Moa Arts, I have learnt many other invaluable techniques and skills. As a young passionate woman, I am dedicated and committed to being a role model for the younger generations, to use what knowledge I have about culture and tradition to make an impact, to tell the story of an island woman in preserving and embracing our cultural rights. Art is my tool to visually communicate my personal values and beliefs.

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