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The Dance This artwork, like all my work, speaks to the ongoing ‘dance’ between the relational and the colonial. I’m constantly navigating what it means to exist in this world as a mixed-race Aboriginal queer woman living in so-called Australia. For me, and for many in my community, everything is Read more…

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Garden in the sky Fireworks are like the garden in the sky. Art Centre notes: Paper size: 57 x 38cm The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint printed on Hahnamule paper 100% cotton rag with strong archival properties, finishing touches with gouache paint. Artist: Helen-Joy Tomsana Printer: Dian Darmansjah Printed: Read more…

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Ngarndúma (palm tree) Handmade in Melbourne by The Social Studio 2025 Ngarndúma  2022 This is a kind of tall palm tree with one straight trunk growing in Arnhem Land.  From Njamed.com: Kentia palm. Gronophyllum ramsayi; Carpentaria acuminata. Gender: djíya; Moiety: Yírriddjanga. N A. Karlakkalóddjarra márdba ka-rénjdjeya. The new shoot is sweet. Read more…

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Ngarndúma (palm tree) Handmade in Melbourne by The Social Studio 2025 Ngarndúma  2022 This is a kind of tall palm tree with one straight trunk growing in Arnhem Land.  From Njamed.com: Kentia palm. Gronophyllum ramsayi; Carpentaria acuminata. Gender: djíya; Moiety: Yírriddjanga. N A. Karlakkalóddjarra márdba ka-rénjdjeya. The new shoot is sweet. Read more…

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Woven Mat Yolŋu weavers of Arnhem Land create utilitarian, ceremonial, and decorative pieces using naturally sourced materials. This mat is made from young Pandanus spiralis leaves, harvested with a wooden hook, stripped of prickles, and dried to create strong, resilient fibres. These fibres are then twisted, coiled, or woven using Read more…

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Woven Mat Yolŋu weavers of Arnhem Land create utilitarian, ceremonial, and decorative pieces using naturally sourced materials. This mat is made from young Pandanus spiralis leaves, harvested with a wooden hook, stripped of prickles, and dried to create strong, resilient fibres. These fibres are then twisted, coiled, or woven using Read more…

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Bathi (Pandanus Basket) Yolŋu weavers of Arnhem Land create utilitarian, ceremonial, and decorative pieces using naturally sourced materials. This Bathi (Pandanus Basket) is made from young Pandanus spiralis leaves, harvested with a wooden hook, stripped of prickles, and dried to create strong, resilient fibres. These fibres are then twisted, coiled, Read more…

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