Elements to notice

• Large central snake form — winding through the frame, with interior patterns
• Three smaller snakes — positioned within the larger one’s curves, symbolising family or kinship
• Interior patterning — multicoloured short strokes for water texture and reef life
• Yellow egg-like form — possibly a nesting symbol or a cluster of eggs
• Bold black outline — framing each snake clearly against the white paper
• Flowing composition — the curves guide the eye around the entire work

Technique notes
Hand-carved linocut printed in multiple colours; complex registration to align colours; editioned print.

Teaching message
Respect the quiet movers of the sea - they have their place in the balance of the reef.