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designer— about Eva Wanganeen
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Eva Wanganeen is a descendent of the Arrente and Kokatha people on her grandmother’s side. Her father’s mother gives her a connection to the Wiringu people near Ceduna. Her father’s people’s traditional country is the River Murray region. His great grandfather James Wanganeen was the first recorded Wanganeen, a traditional man from the river Murray region in South Australia and he was removed and eventually relocated to Poonindie Mission at Port Lincoln and later the family was moved to Point Pearce Mission.
Eva married in 1971 and in 1973 had her daughter “Kiah” (aboriginal name meaning “beautiful”). It was not until Kiah left home that Eva began her journey of discovery as an artist. Eva now lives with her husband in the beautiful Daintree Rainforest.
Being an Aboriginal artist specialising in painting on silk has led her on a journey exploring her culture and she continues to be inspired by what she learns, and endeavours to pass on this knowledge through her art. Dozens of icons and symbols are used traditionally and inspired by this rich 40,000-year old culture. Eva interprets and weaves these into her images of living creatures, which traditionally her people have such a strong connection to.
Eva loves the feeling of silk painting and using strong line drawings and the vibrant colours available in this medium.
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