CHOLENA HUGHES | ‘Clay Weaving #4 | Wood-fired mixed clay / woven Madagascan raffia / palm spatheCholena Hughes (Koa descendant) was born on Turrbal Country, grew up on Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Country and now lives on Jinibara Country. After completing studies at Tafe and University, Cholena has established a diverse arts practice across multiple visual art mediums. Using a variety of materials and processes, her art shares her love for Country as a practice of self care. Using various clay types (including wild clay from the property where she

I like to paint the scales that cover his body

In different parts of Gununa he left behind his body parts to form sacred places for the people

ceremonies

Spider Conch motif and Trevally motif

fruit and nuts

Ngurupai wharf depicts one such method – the handline

Like any handmade product

through collaborative printer Bobbie Ruben

The Dhanal plays an important part in my culture

This style of timber sword carved from hardwood was used in conjunction with the bigin (shield) to settle arguments during a brun (gathering)

I enjoyed watching you

He attended school at Yarrabah Primary & Secondary