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This is a photograph of a painting I am proud to have in my collection in support of First Nation modern art work.
The artist who created this dynamic work is Elsie Napanangka Granites (born 1959) and she has been painting since 1987.
Apart from a few years spent in Adelaide, she has spent most of her life in Yuendumu in the Northern Territory.
This particular painting relates to a dreaming site west of Yuendumu, where women who are kirda (custodians) for the sacred place come to do 'women's business'.
Acrylic on canvas 1.2 m x 1m
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Fernleigh Awabakal track is a 15km pathway from Adamstown to Belmont. Parts of the track weave through beautiful vegetation.
It was created along the route of a former rail corridor in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions here in New South Wales.
A series of public artworks along the route highlight connection to Country and the area’s cultural significance. This is detail from one of them.
The Awabakal are those First Nation peoples who identify with, or are descended from the Awabakal tribe and its clans, indigenous to the coastal area of what is now known as the Hunter Region of New South Wales.
I'm still trying to find out the artist who created this particular eye-catching piece.
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The Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in down town Whitehorse looks particularly attarctive against the dark sky of early morning.
This is an art piece on display at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre in Whitehorse. I played with it a fair bit in post in an attempt to emphasize what I saw as the spiritual qualities of the piece.
After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
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Gitwangak (formerly known as Kitwanga) Battle Hill National Historic Site of Canada
History of Gitwangak Battle Hill
Gitwangak elders tell the story of the fierce warrior chief, 'Nekt, who used Battle Hill as a base to make raids against Nass River and coastal peoples for food, slaves, and control of lucrative trade routes. The Kitwankul Grease Trail, named for the candlefish (eulachon) oil that people packed along the Nass to the Skeena River, passed within sight of Battle Hill.
To defend the Battle Hill's refuge of houses, 'Nekt and his warriors hoisted huge spiked logs up the palisade walls and fastened them with cedar ropes. When the war horn signaled an enemy attack, the logs were rolled down to crush the invaders.
Oral history related by the late Fred Johnson, chief Lelt, says 'Nekt was finally defeated when an arrow struck him in the back of his leg. When he fell to the ground, a Nisga'a warrior beheaded him. After 'Nekt's death, peace returned to the area. The Gitwangak people moved to Gitwangak Village, located 6 km to the south on the banks of the Skeena River. At some point the fort burned to the ground.
The totems of Gitwangak, located in this newer village, display crests relating 'Nekt's original flight from Haida Gwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands), his exploits as a warrior, and his occupation of Battle Hill.
Gitwangak (formerly known as Kitwanga) Battle Hill National Historic Site of Canada
History of Gitwangak Battle Hill
Gitwangak elders tell the story of the fierce warrior chief, 'Nekt, who used Battle Hill as a base to make raids against Nass River and coastal peoples for food, slaves, and control of lucrative trade routes. The Kitwankul Grease Trail, named for the candlefish (eulachon) oil that people packed along the Nass to the Skeena River, passed within sight of Battle Hill.
To defend the Battle Hill's refuge of houses, 'Nekt and his warriors hoisted huge spiked logs up the palisade walls and fastened them with cedar ropes. When the war horn signaled an enemy attack, the logs were rolled down to crush the invaders.
Oral history related by the late Fred Johnson, chief Lelt, says 'Nekt was finally defeated when an arrow struck him in the back of his leg. When he fell to the ground, a Nisga'a warrior beheaded him. After 'Nekt's death, peace returned to the area. The Gitwangak people moved to Gitwangak Village, located 6 km to the south on the banks of the Skeena River. At some point the fort burned to the ground.
The totems of Gitwangak, located in this newer village, display crests relating 'Nekt's original flight from Haida Gwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands), his exploits as a warrior, and his occupation of Battle Hill.
One end of a newly renovated Whitehorse Transit bus shelter. The new design incorporates First Nation Motifs cut out of steel and baked with a clear coat finish. They look great! This photo was taken on the day that the shelter was officially presented to the community.
A canoe made in a style traditional to the people of the North American West Coast was recreated by carvers in the Yukon and is displayed at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre in Whitehorse.
After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
These are over a wet bar at a friends home. I'm going to include a couple more in the comments section.
CARVED is the Topic for Sunday 28 October 2012
After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
Stanley Park totems in Vancouver.
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After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
After 2 day skiing at Whistler - Blackcomb, I decided to pay a visit to the Audain Art Museum, particularly to see the "Beau Dick" collection. Impressive! and a perfect way to spend a total downpour before my drive home.
Flower #1 (Acrilyc 20" x 16")
I love looking at the bead designs on moccassins, vests, and what not.