Marrunga Yubaa (Pride) | Print by Lizzy Stageman

I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicate dots that surround just the bottom of each colour stroke, rather than a continuous line. The colour of each drop signifies part of my life story and is applied in layers of fine art strokes.

The colour combinations in this series signifies parts of my journey. My story has deep, sometimes dark memories that are like landscapes immersed in time then come to vivid life. In this story the colours mark a universal celebration of acceptance, freedom to be oneself and a pride that’s more significant for some.

My work is inspired by many elements, nature, my surroundings, fashion and design, also music. When lyrics resonate, a song ignites memories, my emotions flow through my art.

For me this rainbow marks pride in myself, and my culture. As the song ‘This is Me’ by Kesha. It is about standing proud of who we are, accepting and loving yourself with all your differences.

It’s now time I say, “Words can’t be taken back once spoken out loud”. As lyrics by Kesha sing proud

“When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out I am brave, I am proof

I am who I'm meant to be, this is me

Look out cause here I come

And I'm marching on to the beat I drum I'm not scared to be seen

I make no apologies, this is me”

I continue my journey giving thanks to the rain, a sweet reminder of all the important things I cannot live without. Dedicated with all my love to my brother Brian.

Lizzy x

Measures 48 x 94cm

Available as an unstretched canvas or rag print.

Please note the original authenticity certificate supplied on purchase is unable to be re-issued.