Ross Storey And Ned Crossley

Description

Ross Storey and Ned Crossley, The obligation (nitja wirrnitj) 2023, acrylic on board, diptych. Image courtesy the artists.

Artists’ Statement:

In the Bush, we’re free to be who we really are and escape the confining ignorance and injustice of the world. As we begin to commune with the living and nonliving entities around us, we start to feel our true connection to the natural world and begin to fulfil our obligation to interact respectfully with all beings. The Old people were nourished by the energy in and around special places, they’d say ‘Wirrn dabbarkarning nitja’ (Spirit people around here) or ‘Wirrnidtj’ (Spirit here). Meeting our obligation, honouring the Old People, connecting to these places and healing country – liberates us and energises our own spirit and heals us too.