Michelle Yeatman 'Jilghi Spheres'

Michelle Yeatman 'Jilghi Spheres'Michelle Yeatman 'Jilghi Spheres' 2025 Glazed Ceramic 8. 5 x 8. 5 x 8. 5cm Water is life. It nourishes us, shapes our climate, and provides the oxygen we breathe. It connects our land, air, animals, plants, and culture. With every breath, every drop we drink, and every meal we eat, we are linked to the oceans, rivers, creeks, lakes, and billabongs. These waters hold over 65,000 years of memories. The current tides and waterways carry stories, and if

such as wetland plants and tubers

During the Floods in Guugu Yimithirr country

Locals contributed 117 stories that describe everything from Dreamtime

The water came up out of the grond

ensuring that its knowledge is not lost but instead shared responsibly

51 x 76 x 3cm

It is a priceless legacy for the future of the community and a unique insight into Pormpuraaw culture

His learning took place out on country at a place called Tarrchmanengk

This artwork portrays the relationship between the mining companies and the traditional owners

Damien Bani

ensuring the continuity of knowledge

Swarovski crystal and flatbacks on each blue bead