“For many thousands of years, the people of Badu have been warriors, sea-farers and fishermen.”
On Badu Island culture is intertwined, interwoven and holistic in informing community over thousands of years as to the best ways to honour and utilise the island’s natural resources. New ways of re-creating traditional art forms are also a way of passing on vital cultural knowledge through generations.
“It really comes from us trying to find a medium to reflect closely (our) ancient practices of carving into wood …” Badu Island Cultural custodian and Artist Athe Laurie said when speaking of the art of modern lino cut print making.