Belinda Close and Mahala Burns

Belinda Close is a Respected Quandamooka Elder who has lived her whole life on Minjerribah from One Mile to Dunwich. Mahala Burns is an emerging Quandamooka artist who is following in her mother’s footsteps. Together, they explore the textures and colours of Country through their art, blending Belinda’s knowledge and experience with Mahala’s contemporary approach to art and printmaking. Their collaboration speaks to the power of family, shared creativity and cultural continuity.