Jarli - LANDBACK

Jarli

LANDBACK

linocut

21 x 30 cm

This lino cut print was inspired by the work of Emily Gracenne Pearson, a Stellat’en First Nation / Dakelh artist from British Columbia, Canada, and the ongoing “LANDBACK” movement shared across Indigenous cultures worldwide. After discovering Emily’s work and learning her piece was also inspired by another Native American artist, I was inspired to create my own interpretation, reflecting the interconnectedness of Indigenous peoples across different Countries and cultures. The skeleton rainbow serpent surrounding the graffiti-style “LANDBACK” text represents resilience, spirit, survival, and the enduring connection between land, identity, and culture despite the ongoing impacts of colonisation. I created this piece while currently on home detention, and the serpent also holds personal meaning for me, symbolising healing, transformation, and my journey towards growth and a positive future. This artwork also became a beautiful connection through community. I reached out to Emily to share how deeply inspired I was by her work and to show her my own piece, and through that shared artistic connection we became friends.