Djaara people believe there are six seasons with plants and animals being indicators for these seasons. Djaara’s seasonal calendar is a knowledge system which uses a broad range of environmental indicators to determine what season it is, what resources are available, and what activities should be undertaken to benefit the community and the environment. Local indicators include changes in the weather, the movement of the stars, the strength of the flowing water, the flowering of plants and the breeding cycles of animals. Each of these things change during the year, but not necessarily at exactly the same time each year. Seasonal and environmental knowledge is passed from generation to generation by Djaara and can be critical for survival.
This beautiful lino print represents Barramal (Emu) and Milakuk (Lightning) time. The hottest and driest time of the year. The night sky is bright with stars. Barramal pair up and prepare to lay their eggs. Known in the western calendar as January to March.
Lino Print on watercolour paper created by Krishna Heffernan.
Limited edition of 10 prints.
30cm x 40cm
