This print titled “blue & brown thongs” kinda looks weird side by side when I found lost along the sea shore near the beach here at Kubin and it kinda looked like a dirty blue and brown colour which is what I used as part of my colours in this print.
Art Centre notes: This is a floating image. The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties)
this artwork depicts the symbolism of peace with the bird (dove) and olive leaf branch.
Art Centre notes: The artwork is a (colour reduction/B/W) lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).
Art Centre notes: Image size: 30 x 21cm Paper size: 45 x 36cm The artwork is a (colour reduction/B/W) lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).
During the monsoon season we would go donw and catch Bidthai (squid) for lunch.
My print depicts plant leaves that have been identified to us by our parents, their parents, and theirs. This knowledge tells us that each leaf plays a role in our livelihood. These plant leaves are part of our lifestyle. We use them in different ways, such as: smoking ceremonies, medicine, mat, bed, food, drink water from, etc. We grew up understanding the teaching given to us by our Uncle and Aunties by identifying the leaves of either plant or tree. We understand leaves are used for, in the various seasons.
Art Centre notes: this artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper. 100% cotton rag with strong archival properties. The print covers the paper from edge to edge.
On a sunny day during the holidays my cousins and I would walk along Arkai Budhu, luring for squid. They tend to float between the leafs from the mangrove to hide from predators.
The colours demonstrate the yellow sand and dead/fresh leaves that stays on the beach after a high tide.
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 BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties).
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).
Art centre notes: this jewellery is a sterling silver Pendant/Earrings/Rings. The materials used for the pendants are braided Raffia or leather cord.
The long necked turtle is a dreaming totem for the freshwater people, the Ganalbingu, whose country includes the World Heritage listed, Arafura Wetlands in Central Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
The Yolngu (people) of Arnhem Land originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘Spiritual Reservoirs’ are often in the form of special waterholes made by Wangga (Creator Beings), long ago close to the beginning of time. These creator beings moved across the country side, shaping the land and implanting in each tract of country, the spiritual life force for the people who were to own it.
These creator spirits took many forms. When they gave the land to each group they also gave songs, dances, ceremony, the associated laws and language. The Creation story for Ganalbingu people took place near the middle section of the Glyde River where it becomes the Goyder River. Their land, Ngaliyindi, sits astride the Arafura Swamp in Central Arnhem Land. Some of their major Creative Beings include Banda (freshwater long neck turtle) and Yalman (water lilies).