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Craig Ivory, Palawan
Mosaic Moietes, 2025
synthetic polymer paint, gel medium, luminescent paint, wood, paper, canvas
100 x 150 x 2.5 cm

This artwork is a fusion of urban street art and Indigenous styles, illustrating the deep interconnectedness of Country, nature, creatures, and humankind. It weaves together elements of Dreamtime, Tara—Palawa’s totem animal, and the creator of man—depicted as part man, part kangaroo in Lutruwita (Tasmania).

The piece highlights the significance of Indigenous symbols such as gathering places, journey lines, songlines, astrological influences, and the concept of moieties. These moieties divide society into two complementary halves, representing a cosmic balance. This duality governs social structures, including marriage, where individuals must marry outside their own moiety.

Moieties are closely linked to totems, which carry spiritual responsibilities. Each person has a duty to protect their totem, and totems are distributed between moieties to ensure balance in use and conservation. Through this visual narrative, the artwork expresses a profound spiritual and cultural connection, affirming the belief that the universe, including people and nature, is made up of two complementary halves. True understanding comes when these halves are united.