Happy New Year!
What a year it has been. In January we moved from Brisbane City to Mer Island in the Torres Strait, which is certainly the craziest, scariest and most incredible thing I’ve ever done. I've been adopted by a Meriam family and now have two cultures, three languages and countless siblings, uncles, aunties and grandparents, which is a pretty big change for an only child from a small family. We've had the most incredible year on Mer and have had the opportunity to do so many things that very few people will get to do. I'm eternally grateful to all of the incredible Meriam people that have welcomed us to their island and educated us along the way, genuinely some of the most lovely and inspiring people I have ever met. I would also like to thank all of our family and friends on the mainland for your support throughout the year. We miss you like crazy and couldn't have done this without your constant support.
The following series of photographs entitled "Gelam in Silhouette" were taken on Mer Island and are composed of Mer Island's most sacred landmark. The story of Gelam is ancient and extremely important to the Island of Mer. The titles of these photographs are quotes from different conversations I have had with elders about Gelam. please follow this link to watch Elimo Tapim tell this wonderful story.
G1 "Where the small hut is"
G2 "I can see them from here, but only at night"
G3 "That's the nostril, a cave with unknown treasures"
G4 "It's level for building, they rebuild every night"
G5 "Never go up at night and keep your lights on"
G6 "Just be careful up there"
If you are interested in purchasing any of these prints please follow this link to the Life in Fine Art Etsy store, or contact me directly at the email below.
Happy New Year people! Bring on 2014.
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