David Hudson, Spirit Poles

David Hudson, Spirit PolesDavid Hudson Spirit Pole Songs of the land (HudsonD1. 25) 182cm Long Repurposed Didgeridoos, Traditional Ochre, Feathers, Wood The Spirit Poles are a representation of ancestral presence, cultural endurance, and artistic transformation. By repurposing didgeridoos, David reimagines a traditional instrument into a symbol of spiritual guardianship and cultural strength. "While creating these pieces, I felt a strong connection to my ancestors and the

we keep our ancestors in our hearts

and celebrates the landscape she is surrounded by

This artwork is about my memories from this time

brolgas live on the wetland and in the swamps

If we can Get Up

It has a sweet-sour taste and we look forward to gathering it each year and giving it to the kids

The story revolves around an old man named Inh Kung Kung (English: Whistling Kite Hawk)

I recall my niece jagging sardines with a single hook

striking birds

I learned the Kurtijan name for the Brolga

I have sculpted echidnas before

The beginning (centre) is true to my Kuku Yalanji roots