Erub Erwer Meta (Our Learning House at Erub) works to revitalise traditional Meriam Mer culture and share it with the world. Erub, also known as Darnley Island, is one of the most remote communities in Australia, located 260km north east of Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. This beautiful volcanic island situated in the turquoise waters of the Torres Strait, is home to approximately 400 Meriam Mer people.
In 2008 Erub Erwer Meta became the first incorporated art centre in the Torres Strait. The Centre specialises in printmaking and hand-built, wood fire ceramics, as well as creating artworks in a range of media from jewellery to textiles. Erub Erwer Meta is a unique art centre bringing community learning in broadcasting, music, performance and IT technology together in the one facility.
With the support of Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Erub Erwer Meta provides training, skills development, career support and enterprise opportunities within the Erub community - generating opportunities for the intergenerational and lifelong learning; at the same time strengthening and passing on Erubian culture in the stories accompanying the work. Purchasing directly from art centres ensures authenticity and provenance of the artwork.
The Erub Erwer Meta artists design and produce the handcrafted pieces on Erub and as an owner of this artwork you can be proud that you are supporting Torres Strait Islander Art.
Contact details:
web: www.gabtitui.com.au | www.erubarts.com.au phone: 07 4090 0827 mobile: 0488 409 935 E-mail: diann.lui@gmail.com Location: Darnley Island QLD