RHONDA WOOLLA | 'Kempan Menth II' | Weave Amy Loogatha "Thupmul means thorny stingray

"Thupmul means thorny stingray

The fences and the cane farmer stop us from going on the land to go to the fishing spots

104x101cm (image size)

"Badhu Harbourka (2016) tells the story of the pearling industry on Badu Island

2010 / Boxed set of 8 prints / these prints are also available as individual editions of 20 / Published by Djumbunji Press KickArts Fine Art Printmaking

RHONDA WOOLLA | 'Kempan Menth II' | Weave Amy Loogatha "Thupmul means thorny stingrayRhonda Woolla is a proud Wik woman of the Putch Clan, Aurukun, who learnt the art of weaving and making feather flowers from her mother and grandmothers, the old girls in the community. She started weaving at a young age and sources and prepares all her own natural materials. This selection of Woolla's traditional Kempan (baskets) and new contemporary forms, sees the artists push the craft into unique new directions. Details: Hand dyed woven pandanus