{"product_id":"salty-one-x-bundjalung-dreaming-two-worlds-one-journey-original-artwork","title":"Salty One X Bundjalung Dreaming \"Two Worlds, One Journey\" **Original Artwork**","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalty One Artwork Description:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI created Two Worlds, One Journey on Bundjalung Country at Tallebudgera Creek. This work is a story of persistence, courage, and the delicate balance of navigating between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne is my cultural world a world that roots me in heritage, identity, and the living spirit of Country. The other is the modern world we move through each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork reflects the journey of carrying both, of finding harmony between them, and of fusing the old and the new to live fully without losing who I am.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work grew from a collaboration with Bundjalung Dreaming, nurtured over years of friendship and brotherhood. Our paths reconnected, forming a strong foundation for this project. Being welcomed by Steve and his family at Burleigh Headland was more than guidance it was a heartfelt invitation into Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am deeply grateful to Uncle Steve Cora for his warm Welcome to Country and Smoking ceremony, which set the spirit and intention for this work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI spent hours moving across the sand with my feet, guided by rhythm, memory, and ancestral knowledge. The tide, the wind, and the shifting light became my partners in creation, shaping the work in dialogue with Country. Each mark is a gesture of respect, a whisper to the old people, a reminder of identity, responsibility, and resilience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough the artwork exists only briefly before returning to the land, capturing it from above through drone photography preserves its scale, its patterns, and its story. It becomes a moment frozen in time, a visual echo of connection, culture, and the journeys we carry within us. In this work, I honour the past, embrace the present, and look forward with hope fusing two worlds into one journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This artwork was created on Bundjalung Country, Tallebudgera Creek, QLD\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of completion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundjalung Dreaming Artwork Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Worlds, One Journey represents the balance of walking between worlds while staying anchored in Culture, Country, and identity. It speaks to trusting in our Songlines, the paths laid down by our Ancestors, and knowing who we are as Aboriginal people no matter where life takes us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy artwork, as part of this collaboration, represents the shared journey of connection, learning, and respect between people, culture, and place. It reflects the coming together of stories, perspectives, and creative voices, united through a deep respect for Culture and Country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowing Songlines move through the artwork, symbolising guidance, movement, and connection. They remind us that our journeys are never walked alone, and that the knowledge of our old people continues to guide our steps forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe eagle sits above as a powerful protector, watching over, guiding, and offering strength and clarity. It represents vision, leadership, and the responsibility to care for those who walk beneath its wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stars reflect our Ancestors and old people, reminding us that they are always present, walking alongside us, watching over us, and lighting the way forward. They connect past, present, and future, reinforcing that everything is intertwined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural ochre from Jellurgal has been respectfully used within the artwork to physically and spiritually connect the piece back to Country. 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