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Heart Beat

This piece embodies the very heartbeat of a maybe, pulsating life through her very being. it is a testament of her unwavering resilience as she battles the darkest moment of her soul. she fights not just for her own freedom, but for the future of her children, embrace the strength & determination that defines her spirit – support the journey, for in her struggle lies the essence of survival and the promise of a bright tomorrow.

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Malu Thumayawaik

The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.

 

Art Centre notes:

This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties. 

Paper size; 39 x 28cm

Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025

Print Assistant: BasilHall.

359709482359408



Malu Thumayawaik

The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.

 

 

Art Centre notes:

This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties. 

Paper size; 39 x 28cm

Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025

Print Assistant: Basil Hall.

359709482359407



Malu Thumayawaik

The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.

 

 

Art Centre notes:

This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties. 

Paper size; 39 x 28cm

Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025

Print Assistant: Basil Hall.

359709482359404



Malu Thumayawaik

The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.

 

Art Centre notes:

This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties. 

Paper size; 39 x 28cm

Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025

Print Assistant: Basil Hall.

359709482359403



Malu Thumayawaik

The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.

 

Art Centre notes:

This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties. 

Paper size; 39 x 28cm

Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025

Print Assistant: Basil Hall.

359709482359402



Malu Thumayawaik

The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.

 

 Art Centre notes:

This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties. 

Paper size: 39 x 28cm

Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025

Print Assistant: Basil Hall.

359709482359400



Malu Thumayawaik

The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.

 

Art Centre notes:

This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties. 

Paper size: 39 x 28cm

Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025

Print Assistant: Basil Hall.

359709482359398



Malu Thumayawaik

The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.

 

 

Art Centre notes:

This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties. 

Paper size: 39 x 28cm

Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025

Print Assistant: Basil Hall.

359709482359396



Malu Thumayawaik

The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable marine conservation, emphasising responsible harvesting to ensure that resources endure for generations. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses are not merely ecosystems but essential components of biodiversity, food security, and cultural identity. Protecting these invaluable ecosystems is not just an environmental obligation but a cultural imperative. We must unite globally to protect our oceans, ensuring their health and abundance for future generations.

 

Art Centre notes:

This artwork is a unique state, monotype screen print on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag paper with strong archival properties. 

Paper size: 39 x 28cm

Printed at Canberra, Feb 2025

Print Assistant: Basil Hall.