ROXANNE THOMAS | ‘Thuwathu’ | Acrylic on boardArtist Statement: "This fellow, Thuwathu, he is the Rainbow Serpent. Thuwathu is his language name in our Lardil language. He died when his sister Bulthuku (Shore Bird), light him up with fire when he wouldn't share his humpy with her and her baby Jindirrbu (Willy wagtail). Her baby died because of the cold rain when Thuwathu wouldn't give them shelter. He formed the country, as he was rolling around in pain and his scales rubbed up against the earth

a fragrance inspired by the man's body “Kur” meaning: that strong and rough protector that shields the fragile

"Kuru is the language name for the roe and egg in Kayardild

varied edition  6/6 | 120 x 80

Her use of reparative aesthetics aims to raise awareness of and help the healing process for Aboriginal / Indigenous communities

and kur accords blend to create a truly unique and unforgettable scent

Artwork story: This is a Dreamtime story about the two brothers

Some Mazau Bidthail remain in the coastal areas where food sources are plentiful

Image size: 400 x 885 mm

She is a language speaker

Netta Loogatha passed away 27th September 2022

making fish traps

Darren’s mother is of kanaka decent