About the artwork:
Top Dam - This painting depicts the artist's Country, Gemilarrgen or Top Dam, before Lake Argyle Dam was built. At the top of the painting running into the Ord River is Dead Horse Spring. "This Country is the Dreaming for the black headed water python, Doolood, who left her eggs there in the Dreamtime. They are all underwater now."
Pidgeon Dreaming - Ben has depicted Pigeon Dreaming in this painting. The central design represents a water hole surrounded by trees and red hills.. "The pigeon created this country by scratching out the ground with his feet in the Dreamtime.
About the product:
This product was made in collaboration with Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia (AACHWA) as part of the Make It Real project. Make It Real is a dedicated project created in response to the 'Fake Art Harms Culture' campaign, with the aim to develop certified, culturally authentic Indigenous products and souvenirs.