John Martin Tipongwuti - Bird bilas platypus – are inching towards

platypus – are inching towards extinction at the hands of mega-blazes and the changing climate behind them

as suggested by the name

and discomfort

fibre art and screen-printed fabrics

Chrysanthemum stone is an ornamental mineral known for its characteristic radiating crystal patterns that resemble chrysanthemum flowers

John Martin Tipongwuti - Bird bilas platypus – are inching towardsBird, handcarved and painted in the traditional Tiwi Island style by John Martin Tipongwuti. John Martin Tipungwuti is an established mid career artist, born in 1969. This work was created at Tiwi Design at Nguiu on Bathurst Island. The Art Centre was established in 1969 to promote Tiwi art and culture. A large group of artists produce paintings, carvings, prints, ceramics, fibre art and screen printed fabrics. 480x150x60mm, 1. 6kg approx