Our mob, God's story : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists share their faith / researched and edited by Louise Sherman and Christobel Mattingley ; art selection by Max Conlon [and three others] ; with a foreword by Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann. - 237 pages : chiefly colour illustrations, colour map, colour portraits ; 31 cm.

"Published as part of the celebrations for the 200th anniversay of the foundation of Bible Society Australia in 1817" -- Back cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Our Mob, God's Story: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders share their faith is an art book with a difference, with over 115 artworks in a stunning variety of styles and stories by 65 established and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Australia. The collection of artworks, inspired by Bible verses and stories, depict some of the most loved scenes from creation to crucifixion. The artists have drawn on the ancient art techniques of their ancestors and expanded them in a new way through paintings that are visually captivating and spirituality moving. The artists also share, in their own words, their powerful testimonies.

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Religion in art.
Art, Aboriginal Australian.
Art, Torres Strait Islander.
Artists, Aboriginal Australian.
Art, Australian--Torres Strait Islander artists.
Art, Australian--Aboriginal artists.


Illustrated works.

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