Moa Arts

Art Centre notes: The bag is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour fast.  Size of bowl: 8 x 12cm

Theradhayaw Sabi (Traditional Adoption Lore) I Ceremonies and rituals play a central role in Torres Strait kinship.  They mark important life events, such as birth, initiation, and death, and strengthen community bonds. The Torres Strait kinship system assigns roles and responsibilities within the community.  This includes obligations related to marriage, Read more…

Joyful Joyfulness is a wonderful feeling that encompasses a sense of happiness, delight and positivity. It is a state of being that can uplift our spirits, create a sense of contentment and add colour to our daily lives. Art Centre notes: The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Read more…

Theradhayaw Sabi (Traditional Adoption Lore) III Ceremonies and rituals play a central role in Torres Strait kinship.  They mark important life events, such as birth, initiation, and death, and strengthen community bonds. The Torres Strait kinship system assigns roles and responsibilities within the community.  This includes obligations related to marriage, Read more…

Intrinsic Value II Intrinsic Value is a vital aspect of our existence that oftern goes unoticed or under valued. BY acknowledging and embracing our intrinsic worth, we unlock a world of authenticity, self aceptance and personal growth. Let us strice to live in alignment with our true selves and recognise Read more…

Purity and love Art has the unique ability to evoke thoughts and emotions.  Art Centre notes: Image size: 40 x 60 cm, Paper size: 60cm x 80 cm  The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper 100% cotton rag with strong archival properties.  The print covers the Read more…

Freedoom & Celebration Art Centre notes: The 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. Printer: Fiona Mosby Print Assistant: Dian Darmansjah Printed; Northsite Print Studio, Cairns, September 2023.

Ston fish (small) On my way down the hill to the beach at low tide I would check out the lagoons, as I’m walking on the reef I have to be very careful because of stonefish (rockfish)  they are poisonous. Art Centre notes: The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed Read more…

Gabau (state II) Gabu in KKY is known as Wild Yam. My grandmother “aka” loves planting Gabau. It is usually harvested on special occasions for cooking. Art Centre notes:The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper 100% cotton rag with strong archival properties.  Printer: Fiona Mosby  Print Assistant: Read more…

Awareness (XIII) Modern times has shown that plastic bags are detrimental to the environment and may often be mistaken for jellyfish, which are a food source for marine predators such as the Waru (Green-Sea Turtle). The Waru can be found throughout the waters of Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait Islands) and Read more…