WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Yellow / White Tropical Smalls would throw the jiman (firesticks)

would throw the jiman (firesticks) across the sky and a trail of fire would follow

Inspired by the textures of seed pods

public sculptures

then rapidly cooled and placed in combustible materials like straw or sawdust

Artist Biogrpahy:

WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Yellow / White Tropical Smalls would throw the jiman (firesticks)These Kulaps are woven from rope and made with seeds from Matchbox Bean (Burny Bean) tree. Traditionally the dry seeds are cut in half, then strung on to vines to make a traditional musical instrument . Kulaps are used as a musical instrument (rattle or shaker) in the Torres Strait during traditional ceremonies and dancing, also complementing singing, drumming and chanting. WILLIAM SAVAGE 'Kulap (Gorr) Large' Yellow White