This is my tiny arkai basket, smallest sea cord basket created by Paula Savage
Art Centre notes:
The bag is made of natural raffia / sea chord and shells.
It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thin handle.
The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Size of bowl: 8 x 12cm
Length of strap: 6cm
All the colours that you see when its high tide and low tide. Shimmering water mark.
Art Centre notes:
The bag is made of natural raffia / sea chord.
It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thin / thick plaited strap.
The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Size of bowl: 23 x 35cm
Length of strap: 40cm
Going fishing with no bait until i get to my fishing spot, then look for thickie shell to use as bait.
Art Centre notes:
The bag is made of natural raffia / sea chord and shells.
It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thin / thick plaited strap.
The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Size of bowl: 22 x 33cm
Length of strap: 14cm
Going fishing with no bait until i get to my fishing spot, then look for thickie shell to use as bait.
Art Centre notes:
The bag is made of natural raffia / sea chord and shells.
It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thin / thick plaited strap.
The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Size of bowl: 22 x 36cm
Length of strap: 36cm
There are three reefs off the coast of Lag Mua. The first, and closest, is Dollar Reef. It is the deeper one and most of the food comes from this one. Crayfish, fish, dugong, turtle and clams. The second and third reefs are further out and sit up higher. In the old times we went fishing and collecting in canoes, and carried seafood in baskets. Now we got dinghys and outboards and eskies. These baskets are more about sea life; the coral and sponges under the water.
Art Centre notes:
The basket is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute / sea chord.
It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The basket sits on a woven base with tassles 40 to 90cm
The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Size of bowl: 35 x 47cm
There are three reefs off the coast of Lag Mua. The first, and closest, is Dollar Reef. It is the deeper one and most of the food comes from this one. Crayfish, fish, dugong, turtle and clams. The second and third reefs are further out and sit up higher. In the old times we went fishing and collecting in canoes, and carried seafood in baskets. Now we got dinghys and outboards and eskies. These baskets are more about sea life; the coral and sponges under the water.
Art Centre notes:
The basket is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute / sea chord.
It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The basket sits on a woven base with tassles 40 to 90cm
The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Size of bowl: 35 x 57cm
There are three reefs off the coast of Lag Mua. The first, and closest, is Dollar Reef. It is the deeper one and most of the food comes from this one. Crayfish, fish, dugong, turtle and clams. The second and third reefs are further out and sit up higher. In the old times we went fishing and collecting in canoes, and carried seafood in baskets. Now we got dinghys and outboards and eskies. These baskets are more about sea life; the coral and sponges under the water.Art Centre notes:
The basket is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute / sea chord and Kulap Seeds.
It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The basket sits on a woven base with tassles 40 to 90cm
The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Size of bowl: 30 x 60cm
Sluggish lizard searching for food in the cold bush during winter.The leaves represent the bush leaves falling to the floor. The stained glass panels represent frost. The fragmented look represents the ground. The use of cooler colours creates the atmosphere of this piece.
Winter is a season of reflection, connection and tranquillity, evoking calmness through light blue and grey colours, reflecting the stillness and quietness of the winter season. The South Eastern stitch technique adds intricate details, symbolizing the intricate thoughts and emotions that arise during introspection. Incorporating emu feathers into my weaving piece further enhances the connection to nature. Emus are known for their ability to forage and survive during the winter months, reminding us of the importance of resourcefulness and adaptability. By including quandong seeds, I’m adding a touch of symbolism to my artwork. Quandong trees are known for the resilience and ability to thrive in harsh conditions, mirroring the strength we find within ourselves during the winter season. Overall, my weaving piece “Bolkatj Bupolga” (cold winter) beautifully captures the essence of hibernation, introversion, introspection and the natural rhythms of the season.
