Healing the Land - Women's Polos

Name: Healing the Land - Women's Polos
Brand: Joel Sam
Price: 29.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Healing the Land

This design was recreated and inspired by Joel's NAIDOC 2021 polo. The unity for both First Nation People of this land Australia, the Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Their country and islands have suffered immensely from global warming and climate changes. This have affected their traditional country, homelands and islands, as such in the Torres Strait islands which have directly impacted low level islands with rising sea level. We also see extreme weather patterns around Australia, causing great impact on our people’s lives. The dhoeri and didgeridoo represent our dances and songs, which can aide in healing our land. We are resilient people, who connect spiritually to our country and Islands through our kinship, language, traditions and Lore, this entwines our First Nation people. The different totemic/clan designs represent our identity. The hands with the pouring of water symbolise cleansing and regrowth, in harmony for the future generation of our people.

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Joel Sam

His work explores his personal engagement with Torres Strait Island culture and family stories through the processes of printmaking and sculpture.

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Size —

Size chart

How to Measure Yourself

½ Chest Width

Lay an existing garment that you own on a flat surface. Measure just under the armpit from one side to the other.

Length

Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the garment.

WOMEN'S FITTED POLO SIZES	½ CHEST WIDTH (CM)	LENGTH (CM)
W6	44.5	64
W8	46.5	65
W10	48.5	66
W12	51	67
W14	53	68
W16	55	68.5
W18	56.5	69.5
W20	59	71
W22	61	72.5
W24	63	72.5

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We are excited to present this new design by Aboriginal artist Joel Sam! Grab one of these unique and deadly polo shirts today!

Coolpass 100% Breathable Quick Dry Polyester
Ideal for long-term usage outdoors with an SPF 50+ rating
Colourfast Fabric which resists fading
Biodegradable packaging to protect our land
Moisture-wicking, odor-resistant polyester
Lightweight and durable, resistant to wrinkles and shrinkage
Antibacterial & antimicrobial fabric properties
Super fast drying
No ironing required

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Shipping/Printing Time:
Print-on-Demand products will be shipped separately when ordered alongside other items. Please expect an extended delivery time of 5-9 business days due to the additional production time required after placing your order.

Printing/Production Time: 2-4 business days.
Shipping Time: 3-5 business days.

IMPORTANT: All print-on-demand products are custom-made and cannot be returned or refunded. We appreciate your understanding that these items are created specifically for you upon order.

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Healing the Land

Joel Sam

Joel Sam is a contemporary Indigenous artist residing in Cairns. He is a direct descendant of the clans of Saibai Island where he spent his early years before moving to Bamaga to complete high school, the place he calls home. His work explores his personal engagement with Torres Strait Island culture and family stories through the processes of printmaking and sculpture.

The use of traditional clan Minarel (pattern) embedded within his images is characteristic of Joel’s work. Totemic designs include Umai (dog), Koedal (crocodile), Baydham (shark), Waru (turtle) and Samu (cassowary) connected through ancient familial bonds. Often interwoven, these designs allow Joel to express a more intricate visual language representative of the complexities of his Saibai Island heritage.

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