KONSTANTINA - RAINING SERIES: DUBUWAAGULYA

 KONSTANTINA
RAINING SERIES: DUBUWAAGULYA,  2023
120 x 90 cm
Sustainably foraged and hand milled ochre and natural earth pigment from Waran and Acrylic paint on Belgium Linen
 
PROVENANCE
Gadi, Eora
Direct from artist, NSWCooee Art, NSW 
 
STORY
Translation: Eastern point of Sydney Cove later Bennelong PointRaining Series of works as viewed from my place in bed, whilst pondering Wiyanga (motherhood), Dyin (womanhood) and what it’s like to be me. Many Wiyanga feel a stronger connection to Country and Culture after the birth of a child, and for me this piece explore themes of renewal and strength in my Culture, in my Blakness and the extraordinary connection I have to my ancestral homelands.Imagine standing on this point, the rain lashing your face as you watch an almighty Sperm Whale proceed up the Harbour to where the current Harbour Bridge stands today. She is heavy with calf and has chosen this deepest spot in this protected harbour to give birth to her giant offspring. The labour, like ours, is long, she is tired, but she has an innate understanding Ngura will keep her safe. Gawura (Whale) is a very special animal to us Gadigal, we kept her safe.