JOEL SAM | 'Gub (Four Winds of Zenadh-Kes)' | Linocut Print Print Edition:15\30 He is now Exhibitions Manager

He is now Exhibitions Manager and Deputy Director of Cairns Regional Gallery

Language group: (Mother) Wik Alkan

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NETTA LOOGATHA | 'My Country VIII' | Painting / stretched | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | 60 X 90cm

Ink: Heidleberg Pantone black

JOEL SAM | 'Gub (Four Winds of Zenadh-Kes)' | Linocut Print Print Edition:15\30 He is now Exhibitions ManagerThis print represents the four winds of Zenadh Kes (the Torres Strait), where the Indian Ocean meets the Pacific Ocean: Naigai (North), Zey (South), Sager (South East), and Kuki (North West). The winds are depicted being blown out of the mouth of the spirit god Marrkai. Joel Sams family lives in Bamaga, Cape York, and originates from Saibai Island in the Torres Strait. Born on Thursday Island, he currently lives in Cairns, having finished his art