Art of Healing - A2 poster - Shirley Purdie
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 ‘Thalngarrji’ by Warmun (Western Australia) indigenous artist Shirley Purdie. The poster depicts Eucalyptus brevifolia, commonly known as Snappy Gum – a gum tree whose leaves and branches are used as a tea or soak for many ailments, and in traditional smoking ceremonies.
Originally painted with natural ochre and pigments on canvas, this poster reproduction 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 ‘Thalngarrji’ (2016) by Warmun (Western Australia) indigenous artist Shirley Purdie (born 1947)
- 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: MU00173