Lisa Michl Ko-manggén, Middens IV

Lisa Michl Ko-manggén, Middens IVPolymer Clay (framed) 28 x 48 x 4 cm Story Clay becomes both a material and a storytellerits natural surface holding impressions, marks, and layered finishes that echo the landscapes, waterways, and cultural sites of my homelands. By blending clay with gold pigment, I create contrasting textures that shift between matte earthiness and luminous shine, symbolising the connection between Country and the precious natural resources found throughout

Ink on Archival acid-free paper 640gsm

a food source that has been harvested for thousands of years

the infamous stinging – tree

A traditional Yangkaal story from Forsyth Island / Illustrated by year 3 students at Mornington Island State School

where he shared his wealth of stories

Emu is the totem of my Kalkadoon people of Mt Isa

The man in the middle wearing a traditional headdress known as a ‘Dhibal’ represents me

The design originates from the mid-1800s when luggers plied their trade in the far northern waters of Australia

listening to their calls and tracking them down in the trees

110cm in length

sunny days in the land of my ancestors

When the tide comes right up