BRIAN ROBINSON | 'Kuiku-Garka' | Linocut PrintBrian Robinson Torres Strait Linocut printed in black ink from one block Djumbunji Press Only in times of large scale warfare did the need for an individual island leader arise. On these occasions, the most outstanding warrior became the islands leader and assumed command in order to repel invaders or to lead raids for either retaliation or aggression. During times of peace, village elders or headsmen were responsible for such things as maintaining

These rocks are surrounded by sand and is a very sacred site to our people

Ulmai is comprised of a group of coloured feet all huddled together with one pair beginning to walk away from the main group

before time

And she goes back to the east

and Kuki (North-West)

from certain trees of other family members

Brian Robinson has worked on numerous exhibitions nationally and internationally

'a preponderance of aboriginal blood' is an artist’s book confronting the history of official and legal discrimination against Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders in Queensland

Since then

Acrylic on Canvas

a way to connect with the life forces that flow through our trees

Wara mineral nungu gamuyab