ELVERINA JOHNSON | 'Reef' | 2025 | Painted buoy using acrylic paint My Grandpa Body Paint and the inhabitants of that

and the inhabitants of that environment

the air was silent and still

1 – the Dhangal is a totem

Language: Kala Lagaw Ya

An opportunity to share her stories and soothe her soul

ELVERINA JOHNSON | 'Reef' | 2025 | Painted buoy using acrylic paint My Grandpa Body Paint and the inhabitants of thatThis one is called Reef. It's all about growing up in Yarrabah, where the sea was a big part of our everyday life. The sea provided food for our families and taught us about Country and the different seasons. This one really reflects those memories and my connection to the ocean. ELVERINA JOHNSON 'Reef' 2025 Painted buoy using acrylic paint H 41cm x W 114 cm diameter mm