ZANE SAUNDERS | 'Courage (brown)' | 2026 | Plate lithograph | H 144 x W 194 mm Brooch found only in the rainforest

found only in the rainforest region of FNQ and unlike any other Aboriginal art

he aims to strike a balance between the looseness of form and contrasting mark-making and chooses to leave evidence of the making process in his work

Traditionally fishing was done from the shores or around the reefs either by the use of fishing lines made from vine or vegetable fibre

what were my options and opportunities at this point

and love to work with sterling silver

ZANE SAUNDERS | 'Courage (brown)' | 2026 | Plate lithograph | H 144 x W 194 mm Brooch found only in the rainforest"This print, titled Courage, depicts an ambiguous figure ground in which positive and negative elements coexist. It resembles a backbone or structural bone, symbolising courage. For young people or anyone in their life role, we need the courage to fight, to exist, and to serve as stewards or custodians of our cultural legacy. Its like having the backbone to stand firm and unwavering. This concept touches on a psychological and spiritual mindsetwe must