BILLY MISSI | 'Warup' | Linocut | Small printBilly Missi, 1970 2012, was a Maluilgal man from Mabuiag Island in the Torres Strait. Billy is known as one of the leading printmakers of this region, having exhibited widely and achieved both national and international acclaim. He comes from a respected family of art practitioners and choreographers, from the tribes of Wagedagam, Geomu and Panai in Malu Lilgal (Western Torres Strait). BILLY MISSI 'Warup' 2008 Linocut 14 (h) x 17 (w) cm Edition of 50

Spear fishing has its dangers as well

Between Nazi and Anuy reefs

"My painting shows thandabi or waterspouts which we get over the ocean in the wet season

Paper type: Arches BFK white 300gsm

Published by Djumbunji Press KickArts Fine Art Printmaking

and culminates in the massive flood in King of Nails’ hometown

do not dry clean

My artwork is an important way for me to do this

stories and animals of the Torres Strait each day

The 68 page catalogue contains high resolution imagery of each artwork in the exhibition

HEATHER KOOWOOTHA | 'Yuk Yaumen - Digging Stick Installation' | Sculpture | Timber / feathers / acrylic paints / ochres | 1

The five hibiscus flowers represent my mother and her four sisters