Baladhu Murangurra

“Baladhu Murangurra” - I am alive (Wiradjuri).
I created this piece as a reflection on some of the times in my life when I have felt most alive or have come out the other side, thankful to be alive.
I’ve surfed and been connected to the ocean my whole life so I am no stranger to the humbling powers the ocean possesses. I believe the ocean has so many valuable lessons to teach us about how to live in this world. This particular artworks reflects the beautiful chaos of the ocean and its depths. So many times I have found myself caught up in the chaos, tumbling around in the darkness below the surface…it’s so easy to lose yourself in those moments, fearful that you might not come back up. You’ve got to look for the light and swim for your life to get to it…
I am alive.

Acrylic on mixed media artists paper (A3)