Who’s Your Mob?
So far we have explored the Aboriginal Art & Culture as it is represented in Art Galleries.
You have learned about how symbols are used in paintings; and about how colours can help to tell a story. In this topic we want you to think about your own mob, and your own story and how you might represent it.
In this story which appeared in the Glen Innes examiner the author tells Lloyd Hornsby’s story of how he found his mob.
The Artist also speaks about his discovery of his Aboriginal heritage.
Does your family talk about their personal and cultural history? What do you know about your mob?
Think about how Lloyd Hornsby represents his mob in his paintings as shown in this video.
Our culture is part of who we are. Culture is passed down from generation to generation. What have you learned about your culture?
Land, family, law, ceremony and language are five key interconnected elements of Indigenous culture.
Now it is your turn to find out about, or share what you know about your mob.
Here are some things you might know already, or you could find out about.
- What is your totem?
- What is your mobs connection to country?
- Who are important people who can tell you about:
- Your country
- Your kinship
- Your native language
- Ceremonies observed
- Aboriginal laws respected
Are their particular symbols, colours, or types of art work which are used by your mob?
Think about how you want to tell your story. In the next topic, you will share your story through a piece of art work.