Kassandra Savage, Korrakorr Celebration

Kassandra Savage, Korrakorr CelebrationKassandra Savage (Korrakorr Celebration) Ink on Archival acid free paper 280gsm 56. 5 x 38cm My great grandmother Maudes totem was the Korrakorr, so I feel a strong spiritual connection and inspiration to them. This artwork represents my three children and the special celebrations of their lives. For their birthday celebrations, they chose their favourite dish to be cooked for dinner. Significant birthdays were often celebrated with extended family in

While living at Holloways I remember mum taking us to spend time at the camp of Old Man Dick Roughsey (deceased) and his wife Elsie

a big beautiful nest to place her eggs and keep them safe

symbolizing the deep connection Torres Strait Islanders have with their totemic beliefs and ancestors from an early age

The dillybags are vessels for the relationships I build across the Cape

dilly bag style branching out like myself exposing my individuality as a traditional/contemporary artist

This is how we find Ma-rrambéliny

Lamandra Fiber

the National Library of Australia and Central Queensland University

This artwork represents my three children and the special celebrations of their lives

The Stone curlew is a symbol of hope and guidance

Far North Queensland

It is because of this we learnt what bush foods we can eat from both the west coast and east coast of Far North Queensland