Our dam provides the means from which life on our land can flourish. It provides a tranquil swimming hole allowing us to stay cool in the Summer months and is home to a myriad of birds, crustaceans, fish and insects. We planted the paperbarks around the dam some 24 years ago and today they are solid,gnarly, characters that contribute to that rich eco system. Home grown Paperbark  stitched with flax thread. Images inspired by dam life painted in Mowanjum Art centre natural ochres. Plied flax string handle,Wetland reeds. 370mm x 280mm