JOEL SAM | 'Gub (Four Winds of Zenadh-Kes)' | Linocut Print Print Edition:15\30 Birri at Mornington Island

Birri at Mornington Island

NETTA LOOGATHA | 'My Country VIII' | Painting / stretched | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | 60 X 90cm

1 – the Dhangal is a totem

his brother Percy took over the family and took care of us

He was gammon

JOEL SAM | 'Gub (Four Winds of Zenadh-Kes)' | Linocut Print Print Edition:15\30 Birri at Mornington IslandThis print represents the four winds of Zenadh Kes (the Torres Strait), where the Indian Ocean meets the Pacific Ocean: Naigai (North), Zey (South), Sager (South East), and Kuki (North West). The winds are depicted being blown out of the mouth of the spirit god Marrkai. Joel Sams family lives in Bamaga, Cape York, and originates from Saibai Island in the Torres Strait. Born on Thursday Island, he currently lives in Cairns, having finished his art