AMANDA JANE GABORI | ‘My Mother's Country’| Acrylic on board

Artist Statement: 

"This artwork is about my Mum; Sally Gabori Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda. She was taken away from her Country but she never lost her creative roots. Her art is bright and light, just like the land she was born in, Mirdidingki, on the south side of Bentinck Island. This is her Country, where the big lake is." 

Artist Biography:

"I was born in the township of Gununa on Mornington Island at the old hospital which is now the Council Office. I am one of 10 children. I went to school here on Mornington Island and then went to Atherton State School to complete years 11 & 12.

I have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. I started painting when I was just sitting at home and wanted to go up and join my mum painting as she was really enjoying it. I paint my Country on Bentinck Island and Dibirdibi which is my language name and totem given to me by my father. Dibirdibi is the small river rock cod. I like to paint the scales that cover his body."

- Amanda Jane Gabori Dibirdibi

AMANDA JANE  GABORI | ‘My Mother's Country’| 2020 | Acrylic on board | 30.5 (dia) cm