This painting celebrates the unity and shared journey of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, symbolised by footprints that move forward together across the Kaigus Eausul (Milky Way). The dhoeri calls upon the strength of our ancestral warriors, while the Waku Minalay (mat patterns) at the base weaves together cultural knowledge, stories, and songlines passed down through generations.
The central figure, Tagai, is depicted as a provider of magic, a great hunter, and a teacher of seasons, navigation, and growth. His wisdom, passed down over generations, teaches us when to plant, how to hunt, and how to travel. Surrounding him are four totemic animals: the shark symbolising the dry season, the turtle and dugong representing Tagai’s lessons in hunting, and Kaigus, or shovel-nosed shark, representing the Milky Way, through which Tagai travels. The four stars in each corner represent important constellations that guide us at night, while the eight-pointed stars represent Tagai’s sisters and the five-pointed stars honour the Cowboys players, symbolising their strength.
This painting embodies the shared stories, strength, and resilience of our people and reflects the pride in sharing our cultural heritage with the world.
Artist: Vinson Babia
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