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Bronwyn David (she/her), Trawlwoolway
Eyes of Country, 2025
raffia, synthetic polymer paint
33 x 29 x 12 cm

This work speaks to the act of seeing and being seen - an ever watchful presence that connects past, present, and future. The eye, painted in bold strokes of blue and black, represents vision, truth, and protection. It’s long woven raffia lashes extend outward, embodying the strength and resilience of cultural knowledge that continues to reach across generations.

The use of black raffia, hand woven into lashes, draws from my Trawlwoolway ancestry and honours the weaving practices of my people. Just as my ancestors wove baskets and nets; here the weave extends into the body of the artwork, symbolising continuity, identity, and care for Country.

The piece invites the viewer to reflect on what it means to truly see - to look beyond surface and into the deeper stories held within Country and culture.