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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Atong Atem, 7 of Cups, 2026

Atong Atem

7 of Cups, 2026
Water based digital print onto commercial grade velvet
210cm x 140cm

Australian release: edition of 8 + 1 AP
International release: edition of 8 + 1 AP
The seven of cups: A card representing an overwhelming abundance of choices and opportunity, symbolising wishful thinking and imagination The cowry shells in Dinka tradition have been used for decoration...
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The seven of cups: A card representing an overwhelming abundance of choices and opportunity, symbolising wishful thinking and imagination


The cowry shells in Dinka tradition have been used for decoration as well as currency; similar to gold in other cultures. Symbolism of waterways and abundance


Pages from the Dinka Bible (the New Testament) in the background of the work represents the abundance of cultural iconography present in a culture.


There is not just one way to practice.


This series is about how we define God and the Spiritual. The things beyond our understanding being wrapped up in ways that make sense to us. That the universe and its mysteries are a collage of emotion, beauty, nature and power.

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