AGNES KOHLER | ‘Somewhere On Country’ | Acrylic on board Shanoah Shepherd Pubished by Djumunji press Fine

Pubished by Djumunji press  Fine art print making

The way they grow and habitat

Artist's statement: This is a special place on Bentinck Island called Kalturi

Details: 'Tropical Garden Friends' | 2023 | Acrylic / mixed media on canvas | 35 (h) x 45 (w) cm

Region: Waiben (Thursday Island) Torres Strait

AGNES KOHLER | ‘Somewhere On Country’ | Acrylic on board Shanoah Shepherd Pubished by Djumunji press FineArtist Statement: "Kuru is the language name for the roe and egg in Kayardild. Our old people would call the turtle yoke Kuru, it's good tucker and best eaten with damper." Artist Biography: "I was born soon after my people crossed over to Mornington Island. In those days the Lardil mob foster or adopt us as their family. The Jacobs adopted me and my sister Gay. In the 60s I was sent out to work in the mainland. I worked at Julia Creek. As I raised my