AMANDA JANE GABORI | ‘Corals At My Father's Country’ | Acrylic on board

Artist Statement: 

"These are the corals at Flat Rock, this is my Father's Country at Sweers Island. That's the place where Bunanun oysters are." 

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 | ‘Corals At My Father's Country’ | 2021 | Acrylic on board | 41 (dia) cm