ANCIENT EXISTENCE BLANKET 120 CM X 165 CM

Ancient Existence is a reflection of a culturally significant site known as Moyjil (also known as Point Ritchie) situated within the rugged coastline of Warrnambool, at the mouth of the Hopkins River.

The top represents the land and the tall layered rocky stacks of ancient earth protruding out onto the coastline. Within these layers of limestone has been preserved special midden sites that have been researched by scientists for over 30 years to uncover special midden sites to prove our ancestors ancient existence. The middens are represented by flecks above the main circle within the layered land because it is worth more than finding gold.

The large circle in the middle represents Moyjil as a main gathering place, with the layers of small circles coming from out of each side represents the hundreds or potentially thousands of different tribes that would have passed through, utilizing the area.

The lines coming out from the large gathering place are journey lines of the tribes and clans to get there s well as representing the coastal connection.

The dots represent the grains of sand that still hold the memories of our ancient occupation nd the waves at the bottom represent the ocean, that provided indigenous people a rich abundance of rood and resources.

Sherry is a proud descendant of the Keerray Woorroong Aboriginal people within the Marr Nation better know as Gundijtmara in the South West of Victori as well as the Yorta Yorta people. Her art blends traditional knowledge and the symbolism of the new. Infusing cultural connection, story nd perspective in a contemporary style