RITA KAITAP - Moa Arts | 'Friday Island Beach Shells' | Monoprint on BFK Rives paper

"On a picnic one weekend at Friday Island, I walked around the island and found beautful shells and different types which I collected for ornaments in my home." - Rita Kaitap 

Rita was born at Thursday Island and grew up on Badu Island with a large family. She grew up learning the importance of working hard to look after her family. This included planting, tending and maintaining the gardens, root vegies and different tropical fruits including watermelon, mangoes and coconut. There was also tending to the shores at home with her mum and older sisters as well as fetching firewood, while the brother’s sought seafood. Coming from a big family, Rita now lives with her husband and family on Kubin.

RITA KAITAP | 'Friday Island Beach Shells' | 2023 | Monoprint on BFK Rives paper | 56 (h) x 76 (w) cm