Dhagaay Giinbal by Brent Emerson

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This yellowbelly is in the traditional Gamilaraay carved tree style of diamonds / rhombus; this has been used to represent the dhagaay scales. The dhagaay design comes from my experience of fishing for them along the Gwydir, Macintyre, Mehi and Severn Rivers. This artwork is also inspired from the art of Gamilaraay Country that I have experienced while conducting Aboriginal cultural sites work.

Abstract motif painting of Dhagaay Giinbal (yellowbelly scales) as part of my new ochre series of artworks. This artwork incorporates hand ground and processed ochre collected from Gamilaraay Country. Atelier Interactive acrylic, Atelier heavy gel, Atelier pouring medium, Atelier clear painting medium as the various binders and pigments from ochres, oxides, earths, clays.

380gsm 100% cotton deep edge stretched canvas. Ready to hang. The back of the artwork is titled, dated, signed and has a unique 5 digit artwork ID number to identify it. The artwork is secured by 49 strand grade316 stainless steel wire rope, 316grade stainless steel wire rope grips and screw eyes.

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Abstract motif painting of Dhagaay Giinbal (yellowbelly scales). This yellowbelly is in the traditional Gamilaraay carved tree style of diamonds / rhombus; this has been used to represent the dhagaay scales. The dhagaay design comes from my experience of fishing for them along the Gwydir, Macintyre, Mehi and Severn Rivers. This artwork is also inspired from the art of Gamilaraay Country that I have experienced while conducting Aboriginal cultural sites work.

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