Atong Atem
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 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.