Wanda Gibson, 'Magarr'

Wanda Gibson, 'Magarr'Wanda Gibson 'Magarr' Acrylic on Canvas 124 x 94 x 2cm Magarr is the Guugu Yimithirr word for Fish Trap. Fish traps are made of small trees and tied with vines which is cut with their stone axe and the edge was sharpened with shells and sharp stones. I remember as a child listening to the stories how my family would make fish traps to catch fish and they would share their catch with other members of family. I really enjoy painting them because it

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

"While creating these pieces

(printed and manufactured in Australia)

Meticulous attention to detail and hard physical work combine to give physical form to Paul’s cultural vision

To do the body I draw it on paper and cut it out together with the top shell to make the empty turtle shell

Hava’s Aboriginal and Austrian heritage influence her artwork

These paintings portray my admiration for these incredible

They have taught me how to pass on the knowledge I possess to my children

Western Queensland

Beautiful brolga

she has to look after the eggs

69cm length