About this artwork
Captures a seasonal moment when the mamungs (whales) migrate past Wadandi Boodja at a place called Meelup, the place to watch the meeka (moon) rise. Moving with seasons, sharing knowledge and reflection on time spent on boodja (country) before the wardan (ocean).
About Josh Koomal Whiteland
"Koomal", the Wadandi word for brushtail possum, is the traditional name of Wadandi man Josh Whiteland and the totem chosen for him by his Elders. Josh was born in Busselton, Western Australia and grew up surrounded by family, culture and a deep understanding of connection to country. Passionate, learned and spiritually aware, Josh has a personal commitment to sharing his knowledge of his culture and lore with visitors to his cultural homeland.
