KAARL – Before the Fire

Kim Kiosses

$3,200.00

This painting is of the blackened trees and vegetation, and the powdery white/grey ash after a fire has been through Boodja (country). Noongar people traditionally use fire for land management, hunting and spiritual practices.

In Aboriginal culture, fire holds profound significance, serving as a tool for land management, survival and cultural practice. Noongar people used fire to manage the landscape, clearing undergrowth for easier movement, promoting growth of certain plants and reduce the risk of large uncontrolled wildfires.

Fire was integral in traditional life. It provided warmth and essential for cooking food. Campfires were the focal point for storytelling, singing and sharing traditions, dreamtime themes and cultural knowledge.