Details
Material: Acrylic on stretched canvas
Dimensions: 122cm (H) x 61cm (L) x 4cm (W)
Year: © 2023 Lakkari Pitt
This series of original artworks is inspired by the stories my Baagii (Nan) and her side of the family have passed down to my Guni (Mum) about living on the Namoi river. She often told stories of how much she enjoyed growing up on Namoi Reserve with her sisters, brothers and family. The colour palette and imagery in these four artworks have been directly inspired by the gums, foliage and patterns of gali (water), and also how being by the river makes us feel.
Title
Dhagaan Wabu
Meaning
Dhagaan means family and Wabu means river bend in Gamilaroi language
Description
'Dhagaan Wabu' is symbolic of how important stories of family and kinship are. It symbolises our ways of being and how culture is passed down throughout generations. The four central people seen in this artwork represent the knowledge holders in our families. This artwork acts as a reminder to connect with our Elders and to listen and hear the special knowledges they hold.
DHAGAAN WABU
Please note that colours and vibrancy of artworks may vary due to screen display resolutions. This image is watermarked "lakkariart" for the purposes of copyright.
- Signed by Lakkari in bottom right corner
- Signed and dated en verso by Lakkari
- Bespoke original artwork