​Melissa Dhadinku - My Family, Linocut

"My Family" by Melissa Dhadinku is a captivating linocut, available as an edition of 25, with an image size of 30 x 30 cm and a paper size of 48 x 52 cm. Melissa Dhadinku, an artist from Milingimbi Island off the coast of central Arnhem Land, creates works deeply connected to her family and cultural heritage. Her family sustains itself through fishing and living off the land, reflecting the rich traditions of her community. The story of Melissa's totem is a key part of her personal narrative. Before she was born, her mother heard a mysterious knocking at the door, and her father dreamt of an animal spirit, which became Melissa’s totem, signifying her presence. This profound connection to her ancestry and the land is beautifully captured in her linocut artwork, infusing her creations with personal and cultural significance.