Edwards Williams, Margu

Edwards Williams, MarguMunu Wuthuga Dardakin Edward Williams (Margu Oyster) Acrylic on Linen 101 x 76 x 3 cm My inspiration for this canvas comes from the bush foods we gather from the saltwater areas along the beach. I cherish the fond memories of family outings filled with laughter as we fish and collect oysters from the rocky shores. These treasured memories and the knowledge they provided me are what I wish to share with the next generation.

Traditional and Contemporary Music and Dance of Mabuiag Island

wool & adhesive

but an offering to the past and a promise to the future

It has fostered a sense of gratitude and acceptance alongside a connection to my heritage and community

drover days and much more

The people in the camp trick the devils by bringing out lots of other boys

Nunyin is a type of dilly bag we make that is used to carry large things

I reckon that’s him

my mother used to say that the Stone curlew was a messenger of something significant and of someone’s passing

Native black ngolthór

like your favourite three dresses

We’ve got plenty of guudarr here in Hope Vale