INDIGENOUS GLOSSY BLACK COCKATOO ART WALLPAPERS
Glossy black cockatoos carry deep cultural significance for Aboriginal Australians. This beloved species features heavily in songlines, Dreaming stories and is a vital part of many language groups’ Traditional Ecological Knowledge. In honour of this enduring connection, Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Kalkadoon artist Fileisha Laurie has created these unique artistic depictions of this beloved species to share with you.
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Artist's Statement from Fileisha Laurie
This image to the left captures Bilirrgan’s resilience and strength with overcoming the devastation of the most recent bush fires, as she stands strong with pride.
The Sky Country-themed wallpaper images above expresses Bilirrgan's relationship with Gumbaynggirr Sky Country and the beauty found within this element, their relationship with Gumbaynggirr Sky Country is one of deep reverence and cultural connection; making them a rare and unique beauty to this part of the world.
The sustenance-themed images below depict the food source of Biliirrgan, that being She-oak trees and of course the importance of a water source. With this, creating a sustainable environment. By incorporating Traditional Knowledge and modern conservation strategies, the we can create a balanced environment where they can flourish. - Fileisha Laurie, Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Kalkadoon artist.
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Glossy black cockatoos are cheeky birds who love to make noise. They rely on big, old eucalypt trees to build their nests in. Sadly, their habitat is being cleared at a terrifying rate. You can help plant and protect the trees that our precious glossies depend on for food and shelter.
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