JOHN WILLIAMS | 'Body Painting' | Painting / Acrylic on CanvasArtist John Williams (Born in 1958) a Lardil speaking Birri Country man said "This is the body paint up design for my totem, Yarakara, the sea eagle. These are the markings that run across my chest, my belly and down both legs." when sharing this artworks story from the Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria. Details: JOHN WILLIAMS 'Body Painting' Painting Acrylic on Canvas 121 x 91 cm JW10033 C1215 Certificate of Authenticity provided. Courtesy of

The traditional rainforest shields incorporate bold designs which are truly unique

depending on the function

NAPOLEON OUI | 'Rainforest Shield Design Wabarr Gabay-Barra/Hunting for Termites (White Ants) I' |  Woodblock print on Bark Cloth | 78 x 56 cm / Edition of 10 / 2012 / Woodblock on bark cloth

Born:  Cairns

The traditional of Powpa Thayan is practiced

Lockhart River

"Totem story" by Sid Bruce Short Joe

to using flippers and swimming as I did when I was a pearl diver – the last generation of the industry

Jonathan developed an interest in ideas of brokenness

Lockhart River Art Centre

It's the law not to go near because it's a sacred ground

ngoey dhangalal gasamik