Masks constructed from turtleshell and wood were the most distinctive and highly embellished of all objects from the Torres Strait artisans
Editioning printmaker: Dian Darmansjah
Etching printed in one colour from one plate
ROBERT TOMMY PAU | 'Four Boys' | 2011 | Linocut Print | Linocut printed in black ink from one block | Edition of 10 | Paper size: 800mm x 1200mm | Image size: 660mm x 930mm | Published by Djumbunji Press KickArts Fine Art Printmaking / Editioning printer: Elizabeth Hunter
on the island
JOSEPH AU | 'AWIYAL' | Linocut print Jonathan Toby Masks constructed from turtleshell andJoseph Au, Awiyal, 2016, linocut print on paper, 104x101cm (image size), edition of 12 "Being a big bird, the pelican is seen throughout the year, whether it be the time of the fierce sager wind, the pelican still flies majestic. It is always seen on our island and around the Torres Strait Islands. Its a beautiful, big bird that I always wanted as a pet. Awiyal mura doegamiya yawoeymik. Thana koey uruyl. Kasa midh wowraw gub wasar asizinga, awiyala