BILLY MISSI | 'Gainau Au Kubi (flock of Torres Strait pigeons)' | Linocut print / hand-colouredBilly Missi, 1970 2012, was from Kubin Village, Moa Island in Zenadh Kes (the Torres Strait). His solo exhibition Urapun Kai Buai (One Big Kin) focuses on family and cultural protocols, and the artist's contemporary life experiences growing up in Zenadh Kes. Missi is known as one of the leading printmakers of this region, having exhibited widely and achieved both national and international acclaim. He comes from a respected family of art practitioners

40 x 62 cm

their heroic deeds

ISBN: 978-0-9803402-7-3

and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation

the Rainbow Serpent

Acrylic on Belgian Linen

including the National Gallery of Australia

Fiona is originally from Dauan Island in the northern islands of Zenadh Kes (the Torres Strait)

This print represents the four winds of Zenadh-Kes (the Torres Strait)

ironically

They roam the streets in packs and intimidate passers-by and lie in the shade

basically planar