MAHARLINA GOROSPE-LOCKIE | 'Tortang Talong (Broiled eggplant omelet)' | Acrylic on canvas Ocean It was a celebration of

It was a celebration of the arrival of native fruits and yams

The thorny stingray is another family totem from my grandfather

Robinson’s work has contributed significantly to his home environs of Cairns through a number of major public art installations including his monumental and iconic stainless steel woven sculptures installed on the Cairns Esplanade in 2003

BRIAN ROBINSON | Waru Kazi lll | 2015 | Linocut | Edition of 15 | Image size: 50 (dia) cm | Paper size: 77 x 77 cm

MAHARLINA GOROSPE-LOCKIE | 'Tortang Talong (Broiled eggplant omelet)' | Acrylic on canvas Ocean It was a celebration of"Eggplant broiled, peeled, flattened, dipped (in a mixture of beaten egg, red onion and garlic), then fried. Filipinos enjoy our food in even the most modest of settings, especially when shared with others. We take it as a compliment when a guests plate ends up empty; even more so when they go for a second helping (and a third, for takeaway). As a Filipino based overseas, my countrys food provides comfort and assurance in times of homesickness. I