Wanda Gibson, Freshwater Fish Trap

Wanda Gibson, Freshwater Fish TrapWanda Gibson (Freshwater Fish Trap) Acrylic on Linen 101. 6 x 76. 2 x 3 cm My ancestors crafted fish traps and placed them in the creeks to catch fish, crayfish, and turtles. I have cherished memories of watching my father skillfully make nets and traps to provide food for our family. I feel a deep responsibility to share these stories through my artwork, preserving our culture and traditions while honouring the memories of our loved ones.

the roads that wind across the Cape

These tools are used to catch tup (sardines)

I love living here in Gimuy (Cairns) because rainforests and trees surround me

Their swift flight above the water's surface and their radiant

of the spinifex on Country and the colours of the dry harsh lands

held in the highest regard and carried in combination with other sacred cultural weapons

ensuring that the knowledge is preserved and shared with the next generation

Her creations serve as a pathway to a deeper appreciation and understanding of Aboriginal culture and heritage

There are usually two eggs per clutch and both adults care for the incubating eggs

Elsie would mince up the stingray and make it into a kind of rissole and cook it up

we cut off the flower and replant it with its seeds for the next season

Theres a big causeway there and a bridge