WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Medium' | Red / black / orange / yellow / purpleThese Kulaps are woven from rope and made with seeds from Matchbox Bean (Burny Bean) tree. Traditionally the dry seeds are cut in half, then strung on to vines to make a traditional musical instrument . Kulaps are used as a musical instrument (rattle or shaker) in the Torres Strait during traditional ceremonies and dancing, also complementing singing, drumming and chanting. WILLIAM SAVAGE 'Kulap (Gorr) Medium' Red black orange yellow purple

inside the humpy

One of my brothers passed away so I went up to the Art Centre with mum to keep her company and decided to try painting for myself

PEARL AND SALTY PLUM | ‘Round Frida Necklace’ | Mixed media

named Best New Work in 2007 Dance Australia Critics’ Survey) and About (Bangarra

the book includes essays on the artist's key media and themes

edition of 50 2012

the voiceless

who lives and works on Quandamooka country

These three made the land

also complementing singing

Jenny Watson

traditions and lifestyles of Torres Strait Island people