BILLY MISSI | 'Padha Ka Marngi (arriving for the nest)' | Linocut print / hand-coloured Fiona Elisala 300mm x 400mm

300mm x 400mm

His unique point of view permeates the book created in the confines of his basement studio

Language: Kala lagaw ya

"As a young artist

telling a message that nature is bringing change to our region

BILLY MISSI | 'Padha Ka Marngi (arriving for the nest)' | Linocut print / hand-coloured Fiona Elisala 300mm x 400mmBilly Missi, 1970 2012, was from Kubin Village, Moa Island in Zenadh Kes (the Torres Strait). His solo exhibition Urapun Kai Buai (one big kin) is currently touring Australia and his work focuses on family and cultural protocols and the artist's contemporary life experiences growing up in Zenadh Kes. Missi is known as one of the leading printmakers of this region, having exhibited widely and achieved both national and international acclaim. He comes