Anzak Newman 'Kuik II'
Acrylic on board with carved detail, 2024
60 x 40.5 x 1
3 Kuiks (skulls): These paintings represent the change in time and cultural practices. The two human skulls represent head hunting/war time in the Torres Strait. A long time ago in Torres Strait culture, skulls were collected and used as currency for trading. The wild bull skull represents how today bull skulls are collected decorated to be kept as trophies.
Exhibited in 'YOU & ME' exhibition @ UMI Arts Gallery, March 2024 - May 2024.
