Bulbura’s work honours ancestry
Blue Muse Photography is inspired by a passion for photography
At this time the ocean waters are so calm and still
The hunters used either harpoons [mainly in the Western and Central Islands] or single-pronged spears [in the Eastern Islands]
I learned bush skills from my aunty and uncle
PAUL BONG | 'My Flag' | 2026 | Hand coloured intaglio etching | H 1120 x W 800 mm Fabric Bulbura’s work honours ancestryMy Flag Traditionally, a shield was made to protect life, culture, and Country. In My Flag, that protection has been shattered. It speaks to the irreversible impact of colonisation on the Yidinji people and the destruction of cultural practices, language, and traditional ways of life. The surface of the shield bears ancient markings inspired by cave art, representing the culture, knowledge, and stories carried by generations of Yidinji people. These