Wanda Gibson 'Fish Trap'

Wanda Gibson 'Fish Trap'Wanda Gibson 'Fish Trap' Acrylic on Linen 101. 6 cm x 76. 6 cm x 3 cm As a weaver, I wanted to paint fish traps and share stories about my family. I recalled the memories of my mother and aunts telling us about our ancestors and their methods for catching fish in the creeks and rivers. They described how they wove fish traps from vines and sticks. Once the nets were made, they would tie them across the creeks or rivers to catch fish, and sometimes

showing the beautiful patterns as they glide through the water

By Cheryl Creed an Indigenous Fashion Designer

The delicate and elegant dragonflies captivate my imagination with their graceful and symbolic presence

translucent wings illuminated by the sun fill me with wonder and awe

a food source that has been harvested for thousands of years

Step back in and just keep swimming

Made for The 'Big Talk One Fire First Nations Cultural Festival 2023' Event Held annually by UMI Arts

I enjoy listening to stories about sharks and learning more about them

This artwork draws inspiration from the Kokoberrin People

By Samantha Martin (The Bush Tukka Woman)

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This painting is a story I was told by my grandfather about Guti