ELVERINA JOHNSON | 'Fishing at Weembal' | 2025 | Painting Valerie Keenan It was called “leewar” in

It was called “leewar” in English its “chasey”

the word I can’t use for cultural reasons

NETTA LOOGATHA | 'Stone Fish Traps' | Painting / stretched | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | 91 x 61 cm

he said  "No this is for my whole body

SEA URCHIN IV

ELVERINA JOHNSON | 'Fishing at Weembal' | 2025 | Painting Valerie Keenan It was called “leewar” inThis one is called 'Fishing at Weembal. Weembal was where we would always go fishing. I have a lot of good memories from that place. My whole family would be lined up along the water with their fishing lines in, waiting patiently. It didn't matter whether we caught anything or not. It was one of those places that just felt calm and peaceful. There would be a fire going, fish cooking, women singing and children laughing. When I think about Weembal,