RITA KAITAP - Moa Arts | 'Selau Ip' | Monoprint on BFK Rives paper

"This artwork is about many different shells washed up on the sand bank near the reefs." - 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 | 'Selau Ip' | 2023 | Monoprint on BFK Rives paper | 56 (h) x 76 (w) cm