Star Lore Art Ad Wer Story of the Stars from the Eastern Torres Strait Tommy Pau, 2015

Ad Wer: Story of the Stars from the Eastern Torres Strait is a body of linocut printworks by Australian artist Tommy Pau, created in 2015. The artist has been examining constellations used by the Eastern Islanders of the Torres Strait and their science of astronomy. The pictures were taken from the online catalogue of an exhibition organized by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Should the catalogue not be available online, you can read here about the exhibition. Narratives to each of the linocuts can be found here. Click on the pictures for larger images.

Seg Orion's Belt		Tagai Calendar		Tagai and Crew Centaurus and Lupus

Kareg Antares		Wal Shaula and Lesat (λ and υ Scorpii)		Sia Carina Nebula

Beizam Ursa Major		Dogai Arcturus		Gep Sagittarius

Maire Shooting Star		Mabersor Delphinus

Meb Moon		Usiam Pleiades		Wer Tik Milky Way

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