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The Caretakers
The Caretakers
Artist: Belynda Waugh (Iman and Bundjalung)
Region: Central Queensland
About the artwork
The figures in my painting represent Indigenous and non-Indigenous standing together and working together while connecting to Country.
Every one of us has the ability and an obligation to be a Caretaker. It can be caring for Country, caring for each other or caring for culture. It can be something that provides a common ground that will unite us all and it should transcend race, religion and politics.
Side by side, proud and tall
Together we will stand
For we are united in culture
And we are connected by land
And if you were to falter
And if you were to fall
Reach out and take my hand
My strength is also yours