My story is about garden kaikai (food). I grew up with my parents planting Cassava bones, this maniyotha / gabau leaf gives me a glimpse of my childhood.
Art Centre notes:
Image size: 56 x 37cm
Paper size: 78 x 53cm
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 Studio, Jan 2025
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.
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Akana Ngurpay (Grandmothers teaching) My grandmother’s teachings and values in weaving were rooted in patience, precision, and a deep respect for tradition. She believed that weaving was more than just a craft; it was a Read more…
Ear ring Art centre notes: Made from natural raffia. The dyes used on the raffia are commercial and colour fast. The findings are sterling silver plate.