AUD
Artist: Presten Warren
Tribe: Wirangu/Dieri/Kolkatha/Mirning/Arabana
Title: Coastline
As you walk along the coastline, the warm sand softens beneath your feet and the salty breeze brushes against your face. The sea stretches out before you, its brilliant blue hues blending seamlessly with the sky above. As you look closer, the intricate patterns of the waves become visible, their constant ebb and flow creating a soothing rhythm that fills the air with a sense of calm.
The shoreline is dotted with rocks and boulders, some smooth and rounded from years of being lapped by the ocean’s waves, others jagged and sharp, standing as a testament to the power of the sea. Gazing out to the horizon, you can see the silhouette of distant islands, shrouded in a hazy mist that adds to the air of mystery surrounding them.
As you take in your surroundings, you notice the evidence of the Aboriginal peoples who have called this place home for countless generations. Intricate carvings and paintings adorn the rocks and caves, a testament to the deep spiritual and cultural significance this place holds for the First Nations people. The coastline is a place of great beauty, but also a place of great importance, a connection to the land and the sea that runs deep in the heart of Country.
