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Comments - Luke Baker
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Today I went to art class and painted a boomerang. We watched traditional women painting cultural stories and I bought one.
I also learnt how to throw the aboriginal spear; it was hard. I did the praying mantis dance in front of lots of people; it is used to attract girls. We went to look at Uluru at sunset.
Comments – Mum and Dad
Today we decided to take it easy and just hang out.
Caught up on emails then visited the Town Square and stocked up on groceries. Luke posted his post card to Gloria; he also joined Erin and Jake to paint a boomerang and canvas. Had pizza for lunch then listed to local Koori yarns and watched Christine Brumby who is a traditional land holder and artist paint a canvas for Luke.
Met two locals working in the area Pip (a tour guide from See It) and the Maruku Arts and Crafts Project Officer, Jenny. They talked to us about the meaning of the aboriginal art and what the aboriginal women of Anangu land in Town Square were painting. Luke took alot of interest and it was fantastic to see these beautiful women start from a blank canvas and paint a story about their surrounding and traditional lands. All of the artists receive 40% of the sale prices for their art; the rest goes to supply the equipment including paints and canvas etc. This helps to prevent poverty within their communities. Purchasing Christine’s painting for a mere $50 was as good as giving a donation, but also wonderful knowing what it was all about
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| Dawn Nipper - Luke bought this peice after watching her paint it from scratch. It represents the dunes of the red center and 4 women seated collecting food |
Drove with
the Tarplee families for a sunset viewing of Uluru which was awesome,
especially when you are sitting on a pink foxy lady recliner, wine holder and
all....!!!! Ahh...
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