RUBEN AMBRYM | 'Meeting Place' | Etching | Edition of 30 Sid Bruce Short Joe My mother is Kugu Munhin

My mother is Kugu Munhin (salt- water people) from north Holroyd River

This spirit world was given form through the creation of ritual objects

"Snake skin pattern - represents my totem" - Joel Sam

Ink: Heidleberg Pantone black

RUBEN AMBRYM | 'Meeting Place' | Etching | Edition of 30 Sid Bruce Short Joe My mother is Kugu MunhinRuben Ambrym is of Kuku Yalanji and South Sea Islander heritage and has lived in Yarrabah all of his life. He is married to Edna Ambrym and is the father of Valmai Pollard both practising artists at Yarrabah Art Centre. Ruben spends most of his days at the Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Precinct, in both his role as the carer for the grounds and as an emerging artist. When he is not at work, he is outdoors enjoying the scenery of Yarrabah, spending time