LAURIE NONA | 'Dhangalaw Thamai (Culture shift)' | Linocut print Malu Bardthar Dapar - Sea Land Sky "My ancestors on my Grandfather’s

"My ancestors on my Grandfather’s side are Kurtijar people

Due to his printmaking ability

Heather Koowootha is a multi-disciplinary artist working in the mediums of printmaking

Kala Lagaw Ya translation: Alick Tipoti

Language: Kala Lagaw Ya

LAURIE NONA | 'Dhangalaw Thamai (Culture shift)' | Linocut print Malu Bardthar Dapar - Sea Land Sky "My ancestors on my Grandfather’sDHANALGAW THAMAI (Cultural Shift) "This image recognises the importance of the Dhangal Dugong to our Torres Strait Islander culture and the need to preserve it for future generations. Islanders realise that there are many others in the broader community who also want to preserve the Dhangal. To achieve this, there have to be culture shifts. This image of the Dhangal Dugong is in three sections separated by Journey Paddles. The Dhangal is moving