Erin Jia, Dillybags

Erin Jia, DillybagsErin Jia, Dillybags Acrylic on Camvas 76 x 101. 5 x 2cm I find endless inspiration in painting dillybags, especially when I immerse myself in the captivating stories shared by my elders during tranquil swims in the countryside. As part of the younger generation of artists, I am committed to passing down these valued narratives to the next generation, ensuring that our rich cultural heritage continues to thrive and flourish.

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

but in 2022 presents her first solo exhibition at UMI Arts Gallery in Cairns

such as wetland plants and tubers

Munu Wuthuga Dardakin  Edward Williams (Margu - Oyster)

while observing the Korrakorr

placing it in hot ashes

24 x 43 x 1cm

When Wanda Gibson was a little girl

For our survival

ancestral pathways

he broke a culture up

facilitating my appreciation for new textures and patterns