ALMA NORMAN | ‘Shark Season’ | Etching Bok Fight The Islanders brought with them

The Islanders brought with them to their new found home garden produce such as taro

Some Mazau Bidthail remain in the coastal areas where food sources are plentiful

"Ngithan Nyerrwe Dulka in my Lardil language is My Home

Far North Queensland artist Nina Lavarini Dawson takes inspiration from the natural environment – utilising native tropical plants to transform paper and textiles through an eco dye method

Robyn is based in Cairns and grew up in historical Charters Towers

ALMA NORMAN | ‘Shark Season’ | Etching Bok Fight The Islanders brought with them"I grew up in Pormpuraaw. I am a Thaayorre women my totem is the emu and black duck. This shows I am a traditional owner of Pormpuraaw. This country belongs to me and I belong to it. My parents grew up. I learned bush skills from my aunty and uncle. I like going fishing. I like sewing and making clothing. I like painting and printing because it is different then sewing. I hope to learn how to make more art. I like to tell stories through my art." Alma