Shane Gibson 'Guuju-Ngay (Plenti of Fish)'

Shane Gibson 'Guuju-Ngay (Plenti of Fish)'Shane Gibson 'Buuri (Swirl of the Girrbathi Dugong" Acrylic on Polyester Canvas 71. 5 cm x 124 cm x 3 cm Freshwater and saltwater fish are a staple diet for the Guugu Yimithirr people. For our survival, we must protect the country, sea, and river system to protect our Bama. Exhibited in 'You & Me' exhibition @ UMI Arts Gallery, March 2025 April 2025.

they have not had the privilege of eating the Bush Turkey like my brother and I did

2021 Acrylic seed beads

and the diverse array of plants and animals

and features of life there that have continued over many years

he has a strong sense of design and confidence in his patterning drawn from his Torres Strait Island and Aboriginal heritage

If culture and language is to be preserved than cultural resources needed to be developed

Lastly the whole piece altogether including the colours

Mirdidingki

A single misplaced cut would disrupt the sacred balance

my country

They were made so our elders could sit with their grandchildren and teach them about who they are

the Black Image Band are a 6 piece indigenous group from Wujal Wujal