Hello April!
Collab with Le Poule Rouge Edition
A new Illustration
This has been a super interesting collaboration with the amazing La Poule Rouge Edition from Lyon. They asked me to design a silkscreen poster about Indigenous people, particularly the Palawa tribe from Australia. There’re not so many information about this tribe so I tried to gather as much as possible from accurate websites. I found out that they were very connected with the Earth, that’s why I used ochre and blu as main colors. Also, not to forget that I had to use only three colors (because of the printing technique). They believed the night was a spirit (which is kind of true) and have been banish from their land and murdered by the white men. It’s a very sad story because there’re no descendant. Here my homage to the Palawa tribe.
The Colors of Palawa tribe
Red is often associated with the earth, the land, and the bloodline of ancestors. It can symbolize the connection between the living and the spirits of the land. In some contexts, it may represent strength and vitality.
Yellow is associated with the sun, warmth, and life-giving energy. It can symbolize renewal, growth, and the power of the natural world.
Black is a significant color in many Indigenous cultures, including the Palawa. It often represents the night, the spirit world, and the mysteries of the unknown. It can also symbolize deep spiritual connections and the wisdom of ancestors.
Blue may be associated with water, particularly the rivers, lakes, and oceans that are essential to the Palawa way of life. It can represent cleansing, purification, and the flow of life.
Brown is associated with the earth and the soil, emphasizing the connection between the people and the land. It can symbolize stability and grounding.
Orange can represent the transition between life stages and the blending of elements. It may symbolize change, transformation, and balance.
Work in progress of my illustration for La Poule Rouge Edition. They asked me to illustrate the Palawa tribe from Australia, so I tried to research something about them.
The Palawa people, also known as the Tasmanian Aboriginals or Tasmanian Indigenous Australians, are the Indigenous people of the island state of Tasmania, which is part of Australia. The Palawa are distinct from the Aboriginal peoples of mainland Australia due to their geographical isolation for thousands of years.
The Palawa people are believed to have lived in Tasmania for at least 35,000 years before European colonization. They had their own distinct language, culture, and traditions.
The Palawa people, like many Indigenous cultures around the world, have a deep connection between their beliefs and the use of colors. Colors often hold symbolic and cultural significance in Indigenous traditions, including those of the Palawa. While the specific meanings and associations of colors can vary among different Indigenous groups and individuals, here are some common color associations that may be found in Palawa beliefs