JOSEPH AU | 'Thupmul' | Linocut printJoseph Au, Thupmul, 2016, linocut print on paper, 99. 9x200. 2cm (image size), edition of 12, "Thupmul means thorny stingray. The thorny stingray is another family totem from my grandfather. They are deep swimming creatures and during Sageraw Thonar they will head to deeper waters making them difficult to see. During a thunderstorm they will come to the surface of the water. That is what is happening here as they all swim for safety after being

concentrating on the fish

hunters set out to sea

During the Sageraw Thonar (Southeasterly Season) vines are clearly seen climbing on trees

as this form of expression gave shape to the Islanders’ gods

Sawuraw ay

photographic prints and linocuts on paper

how to spot them and how to throw the spear

Image size: 300 x 220 mm

one hunter would jump overboard and

Kulisnu dhamul bal pilemka

All these people

dance and language