Dyrrin Murgha, Daygubarra (Ripples on Water)

Dyrrin Murgha, Daygubarra (Ripples on Water)Acrylic on canvas 40 x 50 x 1. 5 cm This paintning depicts the waters on the shoreline of Jilji creek in Yarrabah far north Queensland. Dyrrin has many memories of fishing and camping along the creek with his family. Particularly fishing for Barramundi and hunting for mud crabs in the mangroves. Special consideration had to be made when at the edge of the creek as it contains saltwater crocodiles and the water has been stained dark red by decomposing

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Linocut print

Dimensions including matt board: 23 x 23cm/ 21 x 23

they're lightweight

and I see them everywhere

The rhythm of the dance and the motion of the necklace bring the stories of the old people into the present

using them as bait to catch larger fish

including both sea and freshwater bodies

Our homeland is a source of food and has all the qualities

Outstretched wings

like many birds

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