Bunji - Friend
I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.
Painted in modern contemporary monochrome, black and white, the choice is significant in my artwork to celebrate my two cultures coming together, and when I share a message close to my heart. The main symbol is of friend or mate. In the centre are two large shapes facing each other separated by a wavy vertical line. In Aboriginal culture, the U-shape, here on its side represent an individual, here they are facing, meaning friends. On the friend symbol there are tonal, subtle inside line markings that in my contemporary artistic style represents being prepared to go to battle, in this story, a battle for each other. In the centre the prominent circle has the technique of cross-hatching, this signifies a journey, in this story it’s the journeys you will take with your friend.
The outer plain and patterned circles within the fine geometric shapes represent a special meeting place or campsite through my own artistic lens. It is a special place that only a true friend can be. The pattern of many small dots are steps that a friend will take with you and throughout your life. The large plain sections, friendships appear in many forms, sometimes its smooth, and sometimes life leads us on different paths.
It goes without saying that friendships come and go, we change but they are sources of joy and laughter. If you are lucky to have more than one true friend that is a blessing. Cherish that friend that is by your side getting you through the darkest of days, that is a true gift from above. This journey hasn’t been smooth, but the battles have not been alone. Friends challenge and encourage us to keep reaching for the stars, no matter what forces try to bring us down.
This story is dedicated to those friends that play significant roles in your life and to give the message of thanks to that special friend of mine.
Thank you, my friend.
Lizzy x
I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.
Painted in modern contemporary monochrome, black and white, the choice is significant in my artwork to celebrate my two cultures coming together, and when I share a message close to my heart. The main symbol is of friend or mate. In the centre are two large shapes facing each other separated by a wavy vertical line. In Aboriginal culture, the U-shape, here on its side represent an individual, here they are facing, meaning friends. On the friend symbol there are tonal, subtle inside line markings that in my contemporary artistic style represents being prepared to go to battle, in this story, a battle for each other. In the centre the prominent circle has the technique of cross-hatching, this signifies a journey, in this story it’s the journeys you will take with your friend.
The outer plain and patterned circles within the fine geometric shapes represent a special meeting place or campsite through my own artistic lens. It is a special place that only a true friend can be. The pattern of many small dots are steps that a friend will take with you and throughout your life. The large plain sections, friendships appear in many forms, sometimes its smooth, and sometimes life leads us on different paths.
It goes without saying that friendships come and go, we change but they are sources of joy and laughter. If you are lucky to have more than one true friend that is a blessing. Cherish that friend that is by your side getting you through the darkest of days, that is a true gift from above. This journey hasn’t been smooth, but the battles have not been alone. Friends challenge and encourage us to keep reaching for the stars, no matter what forces try to bring us down.
This story is dedicated to those friends that play significant roles in your life and to give the message of thanks to that special friend of mine.
Thank you, my friend.
Lizzy x
I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.
Painted in modern contemporary monochrome, black and white, the choice is significant in my artwork to celebrate my two cultures coming together, and when I share a message close to my heart. The main symbol is of friend or mate. In the centre are two large shapes facing each other separated by a wavy vertical line. In Aboriginal culture, the U-shape, here on its side represent an individual, here they are facing, meaning friends. On the friend symbol there are tonal, subtle inside line markings that in my contemporary artistic style represents being prepared to go to battle, in this story, a battle for each other. In the centre the prominent circle has the technique of cross-hatching, this signifies a journey, in this story it’s the journeys you will take with your friend.
The outer plain and patterned circles within the fine geometric shapes represent a special meeting place or campsite through my own artistic lens. It is a special place that only a true friend can be. The pattern of many small dots are steps that a friend will take with you and throughout your life. The large plain sections, friendships appear in many forms, sometimes its smooth, and sometimes life leads us on different paths.
It goes without saying that friendships come and go, we change but they are sources of joy and laughter. If you are lucky to have more than one true friend that is a blessing. Cherish that friend that is by your side getting you through the darkest of days, that is a true gift from above. This journey hasn’t been smooth, but the battles have not been alone. Friends challenge and encourage us to keep reaching for the stars, no matter what forces try to bring us down.
This story is dedicated to those friends that play significant roles in your life and to give the message of thanks to that special friend of mine.
Thank you, my friend.
Lizzy x
