LAURIE NONA | 'Dhangalaw Thamai (Culture shift)' | Linocut print Malu Bardthar Dapar - Sea Land Sky "From the beginning and throughout

"From the beginning and throughout the monsoon

Artwork story: Preparation of weaving materials

Fiona Omeenyo is one of the original artists of the Lockhart River Art Gang

Kala Lagaw Ya translation: Alick Tipoti

LAURIE NONA | 'Dhangalaw Thamai (Culture shift)' | Linocut print Malu Bardthar Dapar - Sea Land Sky "From the beginning and throughoutDHANALGAW 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