{"product_id":"irukandji-jellyfish-fine-art-print-framed-copy","title":"Community and the Ocean (Framed)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eFramed Print \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eCelebrate the enduring connection between the Yarrabah community and sea Country. This framed print reflects the deep cultural relationship between people, ocean and place - honouring the shoreline, reef and Coral Sea that have shaped Yarrabah’s stories, identity and way of life for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eFeaturing imagery inspired by shell life and water, the work speaks to memory, ceremony and the passing of knowledge between generations. Shells are carriers of story, while water represents continuity, resilience and the enduring bond between community and Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"845\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1faf74m\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eFine art print on paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1faf74m\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eArtwork by Philamena Yeatman \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yf9tzn\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eCelebrates the cultural significance of ocean, shell life and water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1reyb10\" data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"845\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eProfessionally framed and ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Yarrabah community holds a deep and enduring relationship with the ocean, a\u003cbr\u003econnection woven through culture, identity, and Country. For generations, the\u003cbr\u003eshoreline, the reef, and the vastness of the Coral Sea have shaped the community’s\u003cbr\u003estories, rhythms, and way of life. The sea is not just a landscape; it is a living\u003cbr\u003epresence, an ancestor, and a teacher.Shell life, in particular, carries profound cultural meaning. The shells found along thebeaches and tidal flats are reminders of the community’s intimate bond with sea Country. They are vessels of memory—used in adornment, ceremony, song, and storytelling. Their colours, patterns, and forms speak to the seasonal changes, the movements of tides, and the cycles of life that guide the community’s connection to the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater, too, is a central spiritual force. It represents cleansing, continuity, and the flow\u003cbr\u003eof knowledge between elders and younger generations. The act of gathering by the\u003cbr\u003esea—fishing, collecting, observing, or simply being present—reaffirms the\u003cbr\u003ecommunity’s enduring relationship with their ancestors and the ecosystems that have sustained them for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese images reflects the intertwined nature of people and place in Yarrabah.\u003cbr\u003eThrough printed images, they aim to honour the cultural heartbeat of the community:\u003cbr\u003ea deep respect for the ocean, an understanding of shell life as carriers of story, and a\u003cbr\u003erecognition of water as both giver and guardian of life. Each image is an\u003cbr\u003eacknowledgement of the community’s resilience, identity, and ongoing custodianship\u003cbr\u003eof sea Country.\" Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Precinct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis print is framed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: This artwork requires ART FREIGHT SHIPPING. We will invoice for this separately following your purchase. Please enquire if you have any questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarrabah Arts \u0026 Cultural Precinct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51822372847896,"sku":"1-26","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7526\/9656\/files\/8edited.jpg?v=1776054273","url":"https:\/\/aboriginalart.co\/products\/irukandji-jellyfish-fine-art-print-framed-copy","provider":"Aboriginal Art Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}