Ray Ray A variety of rays are found around our island home, from the shallow waters of the shoreline to the reefs and deeper waters. This ray has been created by stitching reclaimed fishing net, rope and twine. Reclaimed fishing nets (also known as ghost nets) are derelict fishing nets Read more…
Creek Bed This artwork is the riverbank of Millstream. It’s a tropical oasis where we like to go swimming there, fishing and spending time with family.
Purple Mulla Mulla Purple Mulla Mulla grows among the grasses, blending beautifully with the bushes.
Pilot Whale In the Torres Strait, we are blessed to witness and encounter these nomadic mammals in our tropical waters. Drifting ghost nets ensnares all marine life. Unfortunately, whales are also victims to this invisible threat in the ocean. This artwork depicts a pilot whale and squids getting caught in Read more…
Floating Bommie When fishing nets are abandoned in the ocean, this creates an imbalance in the ecosystem. Drifting ghost nets ensnares many things in its wake. Barnacles, plastic waste and even jelly fish are victims of this floating problem. This piece shows the death trap for all marine life that Read more…
Hammerhead The hammerhead shark in my language is called Kurrs. The hammerhead is significant to me because it is my totem, my childhood memories and upbringing on Iama is always associated with this animal. When ghost nets are entangled on the reef bed, this creates an invisible trap for all Read more…
Kudidjanga Kudidjanga is situated near the Blythe River region of central Arnhem Land, and is the ancestral country of artist Jack Nawilil. Mayali and Rembarrnga artist Kamarrang Jack Nawilil is a senior member of the Balngarra clan, who lives and works at Bolkjdam, an outstation located near Maningrida community in central Read more…
