Michael Anning, Shield: LEECHES - JUMAN FULL OF BLOOD, 2024

Michael Anning, Shield: LEECHES - JUMAN FULL OF BLOOD, 2024Michael Boiyool Anning Shield: LEECHES JUMAN FULL OF BLOOD Ochre natural pigments on plywood 96 cm x 42 cm x 1 cm 2024 JUMAN the leech is a modified predatory worm that has the abilities of a warrior or hunter. It will silently creep (stealth), lying in wait (ambush) for a victim and cling on with suction at its rear end. Causing blood to flow freely after a bite, the victim would appear to have been attacked by a much larger creature. Exhibited in

but in 2022 presents her first solo exhibition at UMI Arts Gallery in Cairns

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supporting the community to be loud and proud

Monoprint on paper (1/1)

They looked so graceful and calm and yet they were also so dangerous

Perfect size for travelling

As a young girl

Made for The 'Big Talk One Fire First Nations Cultural Festival 2023' Event Held annually by UMI Arts

but it has been told at Mornington Island for a long time now

I watch them go along the swamp

brolgas will fiercely defend it

It has a hard