CONGRATULATIONS to the lucky winners, thanks to everyone for your support AND BIG BIG thanks to James Ezekiel Billy and Gidja Lee Walker for donating their beautiful artworks to support this important campaign. xx

’Waru’’

James Ezekiel Billy

Lino print on paper

100 x 80 cm

This amazing artwork by James Ezekiel Billy was been donated to raise funds for the ‘Freedom Flotilla’ to West Papau in August, 2013.

This limited edition print “Waru” meaning turtle, has been created by Torres Strait islander James Ezekiel Billy, born on Thursday Island from the Kulkalgal clan.

James Ezekiel Billy is a world renowned artist, who uses traditional and modern styles. He has exhibited extensively and is a treasured artist amongst world art collectors.

We are honoured to have been donated this print by the artist himself, in support of this noble cause. It is indicative of the reconnecting of ancient cultures that this journey will facilitate. Lake Eyre to West Papau via the Torres Strait.

One people. One soul.

mound springs dawn

Gidja Lee Walker

acrylic and oil pastel on canvas.

This amazing artwork by Gidja Lee Walker was been donated by the artist to raise funds for the ‘Freedom Flotilla’ to West Papau in August, 2013.

These springs are formed from ancient water from the great artesian basin…..the old sea…. The mound springs are sacred sights for the Arabunna people. This is the area from which the convoy begins its epic journey.

The mound springs have been effected by the mining at Roxby Downs Olympic Dam mine. The artist has bared witness to the impact of mining on this land from when it began. She has a connection with this land that has called her back and given her the inspiration to stand strong to protect this country

We are honoured to have been donated this painting by the artist herself, in support of this noble cause, the Freedom Flotilla to West Papua