Mick Quilliam

This painting represents dolphins feeding as the sun sets at Macquarie Heads. Dolphins are common around the Tasmanian coast and often seen in Macquarie Harbour. Traditionally they rarely provided a feast but were exciting to watch and provide entertainment as they play in the water. A sight still admired by many today. There were 4 bands of our people living south of Macquarie Harbour and a further 8 bands to the north. People known as Mimegin lived at Macquarie Harbour. Stories, songs and material such as ochre and stone were exchanged along the west coast. What a spectacular meeting place!