FLINTSTONE DESIGNS | 'Blue/Green Striped Critter' | CeramicIn the raw, unrefined earth, Cairns ceramicist Gabrielle Cooney finds a canvas for her creative expression. She has embarked on a journey of discovery that has led her to the heart of clay's innate beauty. Her ceramic critters bear the marks of both the material and the maker. Each critter created is an exploration of the interplay between human intention and the organic nature of clay. Guided by her hands and a deep connection to the earth, she

Place of birth: Thursday Island

It can last up to 100 years

Gulnay Elder

JANE DENNIS | 'Sharky' | Gift card | Hand-coloured linocut

The arrow like markings represents the angle of the southeasterly winds and also signifies the suckerfish that were used in traditional turtle hunting

part of the wider Asia-Pacific and the ‘Great Ocean’

Il geth thonaral zapul muynu

Media studied include screen printing

As a dance advocate Nanette has been a member of the Australia Council and its Dance Board

I just couldn’t afford actors

After working with Murray Louis

with its giant Stingray and swirling sea motifs