Revealed_Jessica Jadai

When I go out to the beach, I like collecting shells to get my mind off things. You know, when I’m winding down, I like to go to the beach. Or when I’m fishing or camping, I go for a walk along the beach and collect shells. It makes you feel good. That’s why I made these shell ceramics.

When I first tried ceramics, I really enjoyed it, and I look forward to doing more. You can make lots of things for your house—for decoration. I’m also a painter, and I love my painting. I first learned from my old people by watching them and sitting next to them. They inspired me. I started painting with Martumili Artists, but now I also paint here for Bidyadanga Artists. In our community, we like coming out to the Women’s Resource Centre to do our painting and help out there. We sit together, share ideas, and inspire each other.