Ethel Larry 'Beach Goanna' 2024

Ethel Larry 'Beach Goanna' 2024Ethel Larry 'Beach Goanna' 2024 Lino pen & Graphite on paper 19. 1cm lino with 4. 7 white boarder There are many Goannas on the islands, and we hunt them for food. We also use their skin to make the Warup (Island Drum)

while freshwater mussel shells and oval-shaped eggs (depicted in the artwork) symbolise the intricate ecosystem beneath the water’s surface

some shocking

must also have magical abilities to be able to see clearly at night and during the day

When the tide would go out

and celebrates the landscape she is surrounded by

The artefacts from this region are unique and include large broad shields

goes through a ‘nesting’ phase as she cleans and prepares her home for the arrival of her new child

She tells of some of the things that happened – some funny

This artwork pays homage to our traditions and emphasises the profound significance of our connection to the land and waterways that sustain us

Cross Body Bag

you will find deep crevasses which looks like a jigsaw pattern as indicated in this piece

Her beloved mother and extended family were always close