Bush String Bag Bush String Bags are vastly more labour intensive than Pandanus fibre art. Depending on the size, literally hundreds of hours can go into making a bush string bag. Artists collect Anputput (Kurrajong, sounds like “but-but”), and then steam the logs in a fire. Bark is peeled off and Read more…
Peace this artwork depicts the symbolism of peace with the bird (dove) and olive leaf branch. Art Centre notes: The artwork is a Black and White lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper. (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). Paper Size: 31 x 44cm Artist: Fiona Mosby Printer: Fiona Mosby Read more…
Button Orchid Art Centre notes: The artwork is a (colour reduction) lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper. (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). Paper Size: 45 x 36cm Artist: Fiona Mosby Printer: Fiona Mosby Printed: Moa Arts, 2023
Solal season The story of this piece is based on a season that comes around when the turtles are ready to mate and you would usually see them flying together in groups. Art Centre notes: The artwork is a (/B/W) lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with Read more…
The Reef The Reef I love going to the reef for fishing when the tide is out. There’s always amazing things that are seen like beautiful starfishes, different corals, small fishes in the lagoon and crabs. Art Centre notes: The artwork is a (colour reduction) lino print, printed on Read more…
Sunset frangipani There are many different types of frangipanis on the island. My favourite is the sunset-coloured frangipani. Art Centre notes: The artwork is a (colour reduction) lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper. (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). Paper Size: 57 x 38cm Artist: Fiona Mosby Read more…
Mako (Key F#, Toot G#) Key: F#Toot: G# Didjeridus from this region are made in the West Arnhem style. Called Mago, they’re different and special and follow the tradition made famous by Beswick’s Mago Master, elder David Blanasi. Ghunmarn didjeridus are sourced on country, and hand cut from Woolybutt trees. Artists Read more…
Bailinyin – Eileen Bray Joomena The painting is of the country of Spring Vale Station, Bailinyin. Recently, in the wet season, Rusty traveled to this place with his grandchildren. There they were shown how to catch and kill a goanna, they learnt new Gija words, they learnt about Rusty’s life Read more…
Gilbunj Country- Violet Vally/Mabel Downs Gilbunj country (MABEL DOWNS) My Grandfather Country, My Mother’s- Shirley Purdie Birth Place.
Woven Dragonfly This finely crafted hand woven dragonfly is a cheerful reminder of the real dry season dragonflies. Signalling in the dry season, dragonflies are ubiquitous with dry winds, cool nights and saying goodbye to the wet season! Our ridiculously talented pandanus artists are continuing to push their skills and techniques Read more…