Art of Healing - A2 poster - Mulkuṉ Wirrpanda
The ‘Art of Healing’ gift range illustrates Indigenous healing methods of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and is drawn from selected works from the University of Melbourne Medical History Museum collection.
This poster features the artwork ‘Yukuwa’ by Yirrkala (Northern Territory) indigenous artist Mulkuṉ Wirrpanda. The poster depicts Vigna vexillata, commonly known as Native Cowpea – a trailing pea with yellowish flowers tinged with purple, and a long, edible root used in traditional bush medicine.
This poster reproduction of the original linocut is printed in Melbourne exclusively for the ‘Art of Healing’ gift range. Details about this artwork are printed on the bottom left of the poster
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn and live. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future, and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy.
Melbourne Story gift range
Our limited edition Melbourne Story gift ranges are inspired by the treasures found in the University of Melbourne’s art and cultural collections.
Find out more about the ‘Art of Healing’ gift range: unimelb.edu.au/shop/melbourne-story/art-of-healing-gift-range
Features
- Poster featuring the artwork ‘Yukuwa’ (2014) by Yirrkala (Northern Territory) indigenous artist Mulkuṉ Wirrpanda (1946–2021)
- FSC certified card 170gsm silk
- Size: standard A2 measuring 59.4 x 42cm
- Poster shipped in protective poster tube
- Printed in Melbourne by Indigi-Print
- SKU: MU00170
