MATILDA NONA | 'Pisurr Au Noera 2' | Monoprint"This is the mangrove seed. There are two parts to the mangrove pods. The long green stem is the Biyudh and the bright red bud that sits on top of the Biyudh is the Kamu. Mangroves are a significant plant to me and my people. Mangrove provides for us. The Biyudh is grated to a pulp and then squeezed into a ball. It is then left in a running stream for weeks to remove the starch. It is then dried and before it is ready to consume. Kamu, the red bud. We

As an emerging artist

After three to four weeks it was taken up

"It's good to make artworks

Traditionally made with Lawyer cane (bugul)

Sardines are plentiful under the Seisia wharf where you are sure to catch the Gaigai

and felt—transformed again by the presence of another

north of Cardwell in North Queensland

of both temporary and permanent natures

Basketry and plaiting were probably more important to Torres Strait Islanders in a practical sense then any other art form

Acrylic on Belgian Linen

printed and sewn in Australia

Laurie Nona | Malungu Apaz Sagerr Gimeiya