BOTTLES – 3 OF 8 This print was inspired to me when our primary school kids had their NAIDOC Celebration and on the last day, they had a pickup rubbish day on Kubin. They filled all the big yellow bags and dropped it off at the art centre to recycle Read more…
Chains 3 of 5 Chains old and new, starting to get rusted from salt. Ready to put together for day out going reef fishing. Art Centre notes: Paper size: 76 x 56cm Image size: 60 x 40cm. The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper Read more…
Kamul Kamul meaning more than one are found on the beaches everywhere. It has its own unique and beauty. Art Centre notes: Image size: 37cm x 56 cm, Paper size: 37cm x 56 cm The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong Read more…
Dhamu 2 OF 5 Dhamu means seaweed in my language. There are all kinds of sizes, little dhamu beds usually have lots of small fishes. The bigger dhamu beds has big fishes and sharks. Art Centre notes: Paper: 76cm x 56cm Image 60cm x 40cm The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ Read more…
Feather – 1 OF 5 Feathers are used for headdress in my culture. We imitate our young warrior’s and gods of the islands who wore feathers as an armour. Art Centre notes: Image size: 60 x 40 cm, Paper size: 76 x 56 cm The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or Read more…
Kayin Mulgui This lino represents a new beginning, Kayin Mulgui means newborn or new growth. We use these for gatherings such as sorry business, tombstone openings and graduations -all gatherings representing a new life. I’ve created the lines and tea drop shapes to signify rain, this is an important part Read more…
Kabar Measurement 6 OF 9 The Kabar is used to measure the size of a pearl shell. Pearling has a strong history in the Torres Strait. Art Centre notes: this artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). .
Getalai – SWIMMING HIGH TIDE III Getalai (mud crab) swimming along the buth (beach) to hide from big predators during high tide. Art Centre notes: Image size: 56 x 38cm. Paper size: 76 x 56cm The artwork is a B/W lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper 100% cotton rag Read more…
Cuttle Fish My artwork depicts the Cuttlefish. Art Centre notes: Paper size: 62cm x 40cm. Image size: 30 x 30cm The artwork is a B/W lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper 100% cotton rag with strong archival properties.
Getalai (mud crab) II This print is based on outside fire that we like to roast grabs.