Paula Savage, Morning Tide Basket, 2023. Natural raffia and shells, 34 x 29 cm. Courtesy: the artist, Moa Arts, and NorthSite Contemporary Arts, Cairns.

Through their printmaking and weaving practices, the artists of Moa investigate and reinterpret Melanesian mark marking, explore political and sociological storytelling related to Torres Strait culture, history and identity, building upon a rich audio-visual archive of traditional mythology. These senior and emerging artists come together at Moa Arts Centre (Ngalmun Lagau Minaral) to share moral and spiritual perspectives and materialise observations of the environment and daily life, through art and culture.

The exhibition, curated by Aven Noah Jr., includes work by Babetha Nawia, Danie Savage, David Bosun, Eldrina Warria, Fiona Mosby, Fred Joe, Loretta Glanville, Paula Savage, Rita Kaitap, Solomon Booth and Tahmana Misick.

Opening Event: Tuesday 11 July, 6 – 9pm, alongside artists and curators talks on Saturday 15 July, 2 – 4pm.