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ROPE This print is based on my father’s boat rope. Every time he went on his boat, he likes to collect different types of old and new ropes for himself. The colour orange represents a rope that has been found somewhere on small islands.

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Buai Buai depicts all my totem dhoeybau (Wild Yam), thabu (snake), samu (cassowary). Art Centre notes: this artwork is a black and white lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).

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BOTTLES – 3 OF 8 This print was inspired to me when our primary school kids had their NAIDOC Celebration and on the last day, they had a pickup rubbish day on Kubin. They filled all the big yellow bags and dropped it off at the art centre to recycle Read more…

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Chains 3 of 5 Chains old and new, starting to get rusted from salt. Ready to put together for day out going reef fishing.   Art Centre notes: Paper size: 76 x 56cm Image size: 60 x 40cm.  The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper Read more…

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Kamul Kamul meaning more than one are found on the beaches everywhere. It has its own unique and beauty. Art Centre notes: Image size: 37cm x 56 cm, Paper size: 37cm x 56 cm The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong Read more…

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Dhamu 2 OF 5 Dhamu means seaweed in my language. There are all kinds of sizes, little dhamu beds usually have lots of small fishes. The bigger dhamu beds has big fishes and sharks.   Art Centre notes: Paper: 76cm x 56cm Image 60cm x 40cm  The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ Read more…

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Feather – 1 OF 5 Feathers are used for headdress in my culture. We imitate our young warrior’s and gods of the islands who wore feathers as an armour. Art Centre notes: Image size: 60 x 40 cm, Paper size: 76 x 56 cm The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or Read more…

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