We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Joshua Yeldham Mangrove tree – Hawkesbury River

My children have found pirate treasure beneath this old mangrove tree. We climb its twisted limbs to avoid her sharp roots below. This golden tree, the stingrays, fishing lines, the tinny full of rain and the Hawkesbury River have deeply touched us. We ride the wild sea and I dance with my paintbrush for another day in this timeless land.

Joshua Yeldham, 2012