*First Nations Indoor Cushion- A Kokoda Journey

Brighten up your learning environment with a large cushion, featuring a beautifully soft velour texture and feel. At the back of the cushion cover is a hidden zip closure, making it easy for you to wash it when needed. The gorgeous prints were designed by First Nations artists from around Australia.

Showcasing stunning artwork designed by First Nations artist Caitlyn Davies-Plummer, a proud Barkindji Woman, this artwork is named 'Kokoda Journey' and tells the story of my 2017 Kokoda trail journey. I was fortunate enough to be a worker at one of the chosen schools to attend the Kokoda trail on a special Reconciliation Trek (in collaboration with Reconciliation SA). Myself, two students and a Deputy Principal represented our school and were allocated an Aboriginal soldier to research for the trek. We began physical training 1 year out from the trek commencing and researched our soldier, Harold West in as much detail as we could find. The journey I took on this trek was both physical, mental and spiritual. I felt so honoured to be able to tell Harold’s story and to have a memorial at the point on the track where he lost his life. Each campsite in this artwork represents a village or resting place we stopped at along the track.

The Kokoda Trail was transformative for my own personal growth. I feel so proud of the fact that I was able to complete the trek, but also that I was able to bring awareness to the bravery and story of Harold West, who was killed on the track. I saw so many similarities between our culture and the Papua New Guinea culture. I would like to dedicate this painting to the bravery of Harold West.

Product: Cushion Cover Fabric: 100% Polyester - velour texture.
Dimensions: 53 x 53cm
Washing: Gentle cold machine wash inside out. Do not bleach or wring. Do not tumble dry. Cool iron not on the print side. Do not dry clean.

Includes: Polyester cushion insert filled with resilient Polyester Fibres that retain their shape for longer. Allergy Free, Odourless and Washable.